Traditionally, the ordination service consists of two parts, the coming together of the ordaining . They are to baptize and confirm, nurturing Gods people in the life of the Spirit and leading them in the way of holiness. Will you then, in the strength of the Holy Spirit, continually stir up the gift of God that is in you,17 to grow in holiness and grace? Out of Darkness by Christopher Walker another thrilling processional hymn. Silence, then all sing stanza 3. or the Reader may say Here ends the Reading (Epistle). A vote by church members present should be recorded in the church minutes) Special Music Charge to the candidate and to the church. They are to baptize new disciples in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit,13 and to walk with them in the way of Christ, nurturing them in the faith. Copies of the various chants of the ritual book Ordination of a Bishop, of Priests, and of Deacons are available here to assist choirs and in the preparation of worship aids. It is appropriate for the training incumbent or someone who has been involved with each ordinands formation and training to answer the questions about their call and preparation. %PDF-1.7 Have those whose duty it is to know these ordinands and examine them found them to be of godly life and sound learning? chevy sonic won t go into gear. Alternatively, the following short Proper Preface may be used. % The People in a loud voice respond Amen. God now calls you to a special ministry of servanthood Questions concerning the form of service to be used and other matters concerning the conduct of the service are to be determined by the Bishop of the Diocese in consultation with the bishop who presides at it, in accordance with the rubrics of the service and having regard to tradition and local custom. Why not highlight the good instead of the bad? ArchbishopOur help is in the name of the Lord. food of the Body and Blood of your Son, and for uniting us that you have called these your servants. that your people may walk with them in the way of truth. We praise you that you have highly exalted him, Pray for those who suffer pain and for those who struggle with limits of body and soul. Readers are also directed to 6 other hymns found in other sections of the book. Light to the World: Holy Communion in Epiphany, 11. Hunter Jr. Senior Pastor of St. Mary's FW hurch Ordination Council Elder Coleman Elliott 0 At the end of the ordination service, the deacons and ordained men in the congregation lay their hands on the man, formally setting him aside for the ministry. Ordination Service Program - Chuck Miles. Do you believe him to be of godly life and sound learning? People Thanks be to God They have all made the oath of canonical obedience to the Bishop. Brookwood Baptist Church Deacon Ordination Service ]L\3)CgiL0i9wxetoK2[4>(11?m[mWg]? GNmsbGF`~?&E%gO)`Lns9*I]`X05uzirWBTr/po)_gf R$P V[3;h r3j*lA);9 V5 Ordination and Installation of Deacons (9:30) Deacon Gina Devadoss-Nichols(Constitutional questions to officers and congregation are in sid. Hymn The Presbytery may enter the church during the singing of this hymn, or may already have taken their seats beforehand. For peace in the whole world, for the stability of the holy churches of God, and for the union of all, let us pray to the Lord. this your servant to the order of deacons. Lay persons read the Old Testament Lesson and and humbled himself, becoming obedient even to death on 2 Let the name of the LORD be praised, both now and forevermore. Ordination is (1) a function of the local church, (2) It is an open and public service, (3) Consists of the laying on of hands, and (4) It is for deacons and ministers of the gospel. he suffered death and was buried. Following the example of the prophets and the teaching of the apostles, they are to proclaim the gospel boldly,13 confront injustice and work for righteousness and peace in all the world. Will you uphold and encourage them in their ministry? If a public re-affirmation of ordination vows is desired, it may precede the Litany of Thanksgiving or the Blessings, using rubric #6 of the Ordination rite in the Occasional Services (1982), pp.193-94. In preparing and revising these Ordination Services, the Liturgical Commission and the Revision Committee had Bibles constantly open in front of them. Priests share with the bishop in laying hands on the heads of those ordained to the presbyterate. A single line of liturgical text often draws simultaneously on different points in the Bible, recombining images in ways that constitute in themselves a trajectory of the interpretation of Scripture within the life of the Church. Beyond these four things, we must develop our own services of ordination. Is it now your will that they should be ordained? that they may return to the way of Christ. On a Major Feast, or on a Sunday, the Bishop may It is appropriate for the Director of Ordinands or someone who has been involved with the ordinands formation and training to answer the questions about their call and preparation. Luke 12:35-38, or Luke 22:24-27. new, and that all things are being brought to their perfection Speech and Singing Singing is now permitted and congregational hymns are included in this service. . The Ordination of Elders and Deacons with Commissioning Monday, June 3, 2019 7:30 P.M. St. Luke United Methodist Church Columbus, Georgia . among whom you live, and work, and worship. Moses symbolically represented God' s will for Aaron to serve as high priest by the laying on or . Then, all standing, a Deacon or a Priest reads the Gospel, first saying The Holy Gospel of Our Lord Jesus Christ according to _____. to share as a bishop in the ministry of the gospel of Christ, the Apostle and High Priest of our faith36, Here the archbishop and other bishops lay their hands on the head of the ordinand, and the archbishop says. ), AllThanks be to God. Sometime s it may be more appropriate to develop The ordination of a deacon or presbyter (priest) is a significant event in the life of a Church, and one of the more common of the special episcopal services contained in the Archieratikon.Even if the number of ordinations that take place in a particular parish will be small, when one does occur the local cantors should be prepared to . Alternatively, the readings of the day may be used, especially on a Principal Feast or a Festival. and was made man. By your ordination, you are configured to Christ in his servant role. Here are a few ideas to start: #1. Feel free to add your own. Priests are ordained to lead Gods people in the offering of praise and the proclamation of the gospel. ENTRANCE . hearts by the inspiration of your Holy Spirit, that we may the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit, DeaconGo in the light and peace of Christ. endstream endobj 792 0 obj <>stream 1 Timothy 3:13 Welcome and Opportunities for Service Andre Towner Prelude Burkhardt Toccata on "Praise God, from Whom All Blessings Flow" The church will elect the deacon and should check with the constitution to follow the established pro- cedures. Turnon.js provides guidance on how to activate JavaScript for your particular browser. Traditionally, the ordination service No deacon should interrupt other deacon during singing of the hymns even if he is not singing it correctly. Mm,xY~ji^ku[L q[-!oqKv*ke38o1.N#1u-oUd 3O^G#zeb50Xe^:U W)puh& (l'_"+9$ z$rHuS;9q^BCd649 ko9yFZ70! The ordinand continues to kneel before the archbishop, who stands to pray. ENTRANCE WELCOME The Reverend Robert Beckum . Older generations of liturgical craftsmen carried much of Scripture in their memories and, rather than quote directly, tended to combine and recombine images, phrases and allusions into a rich scriptural tapestry. They are to discern and foster the gifts of the Spirit in all who follow Christ, commissioning them to minister in his name. Comparing the office of deacon to the office of elder will help us answer these questions. Bless the Lord who forgives all our sins. The New English Hymnal has two hymns (the first of which it also designates as 'suitable for general use'): J.R Peacey's 'Go forth for God' (MAGDA) and James Montgomery's 'Pour out thy Spirit from on high' (DUKE STREET). 544 Ordination: Deacon The Bishop then says this Prayer of Consecration and be made ready for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ; belong glory and honour, worship and praise, now and for ever. The People in a loud voice respond Amen. Come, Lord Jesus: Holy Communion in Advent, 9. Let us pray for N, and for the ministry of the whole people of God. For us and for our salvation Sacraments, and you are to carry out other duties assigned to for the office and work of a priest in your Church. Pray therefore that your heart may daily be enlarged21 and your understanding of the Scriptures enlightened. of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. After the Peace, the newly ordained presbyters may be presented with the bread and the wine that are to be used in the Liturgy of the Eucharist which immediately follows. Take a look, below. world. endobj just as the Father knows me and I know the Father. world. and from you no secrets are hid. Sunday, September 30, 2018, a deacon ordination service was held at Beachside Baptist Church. director of the diaconate formation program, made the request to Archbishop Etienne for ordination of the candidates. People: We challenge our deacons with the responsibility of assisting our An acclamation may herald the Gospel reading, The words that I have spoken to you are spirit, When the Gospel is announced the deacon says. people of the Diocese of N., we present to you N.N. people of the Diocese of N., we present to you N.N. 4 0 obj Let us pray. Christ our Lord; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity Deacons, by their very title, are called to serve. Lord, holy Father, almighty and eternal God, Christ is the Good Shepherd of the whole flock,65, for which the Holy Spirit ordains bishops, to govern the Church bought by the blood of the eternal covenant.66. In Lent, omit the Alleluias of the opening dialog. Do you believe the doctrine of the Christian faith as the Church of England has received it, and in your ministry will you expound and teach it? ArchbishopN, you have taken the oath of allegiance to the Sovereign and the oath of due obedience. The new deacon is now vested according to the order of deacons. 1 0 obj is copyright The Archbishops' Council 2007 and published by Church House Publishing. do believe the Holy Scriptures of the Old and New Testaments to The hymn inviting the presence of the Holy Spirit such as `Come, Holy Ghost' is sung kneeling. A Priest and a Lay Person, and additional ordained a deacon in Christ's holy catholic Church. one Lord, one faith, one baptism, All one God and Father of all. The archbishop then reads the Preface to the Declaration of Assent. Do you believe that God is calling you to this ministry? The best liturgical texts are a fabric woven chiefly from Scripture. hb```$ @1&)=i6-+c`XPd 30|&h#P$B*F j "The service of the deacon is the Church's service sacramentalized. and come to the unending glory of him who, with you and Lord's Table. He has spoken through the Prophets. Visit Share this Resource Agency: Presbyterian Mission Agency Daniel Villarreal, Assumption Seminary Staff Thank you for continued support and accompaniment on this journey and helping us prepare or the Reader may say Here ends the Reading (Epistle). If a service of ordination of deacons has preceded this service, a newly ordained deacon may read the Gospel lesson. And we will grow in grace with them. I even heard this once at a wedding. Deacons are ordained so that the people of God may be better equipped5 to make Christ known. Yours is not just one ministry among others, but it is truly meant to be, as Paul VI described it, a 'driving force' for the Church's diakonia. The ordinand is normally presented after the Greeting and the archbishops introduction to the service, but the Presentation may be deferred until immediately before the Liturgy of Ordination. Greeting The presiding minister says: Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ. Recognizing the grace of God in these gifts, and affirming the importance of each office, the church ordains in order to assure equip you and strengthen you in your ministry. As this is a study edition of the Ordination Services, rather than one intended for liturgical use, the opportunity has been taken to annotate the text with references to the Bible and also to the Canons of the Church of England and the Thirty-nine Articles of Religion. Brookwood Baptist Church Deacon Ordination Service Rather, when we come to lay hands upon the ordained, the presiding minister involves others in the praying. To assist choirs and in the preparation of worship aids, the various chants are made available here. worship and in the ministration of God's Word and We are pleased to present the following as our first set of deacons: Morris Collins Gary Hoornstra Joe T. Meadows Christopher T. Smith Douglas A. They are to unfold the Scriptures,14 to preach the word in season and out of season,15 and to declare the mighty acts of God.16 They are to preside at the Lords table and lead his people in worship, offering with them a spiritual sacrifice of praise and thanksgiving.17 They are to bless the people in Gods name.18 They are to resist evil, support the weak, defend the poor, and intercede for all in need.19 They are to minister to the sick20 and prepare the dying for their death. Therefore, the focus of the service is on what the Spirit of God through the church is doing, not on the candidate for ordination.Practically, this means that the ordination service should not be more than 75 minutes long. In place of the above, from Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost Bishop Alleluia. A vote by church members present should be recorded in the church minutes) Special Music Charge to the candidate and to the church. The Bishop blesses the people, after which the new Deacon dismisses It is. They assist in administering the sacraments; they distribute communion and minister to the sick and housebound. Local sessions ordain ruling elders and deacons who have been elected by the local congregation. In place of the usual postcommunion prayer, the following is said. to whom, with the Son and the Holy Spirit. because you have given us your only Son Jesus Christ. If a confession follows the introduction to the service, the archbishop uses the following invitation to confession or other suitable words: let us join with this ordinand in confessing our sins. For easier reference and use, the titles of some chant settings on this webpage vary slightly from those found in the ritual book. The Ordination of Deacons Today we will celebrate the presence of hrist in Word and Sacrament, and welcome sixteen new Deacons into the life and ministry of the hurch. endobj As a deacon in the Church, you are to study the Holy The bishop may anoint the palms of the hands of each newly ordained priest, saying. ORDINATION Introduction As many of you as were baptized into Christ have clothed yourself with Christ. They do so at the invitation of the bishop, who determines where they stand, and by what gesture they indicate they are joining in prayer with him. The Books will be available soon, for everyone to obtain and use. salvation; and I do solemnly engage to conform to the doctrine, The archbishop says either the Collect of the Day or this Collect, and give to your servant N now to be ordained. presenters if desired, standing before the bishop, present the ordinand, BishopDeacons are called to work with the Bishop and the priests with whom they serve as heralds of Christs kingdom. The pastor, a minister, or the chairman of deacons may present the candidate (s) to the church and asks for permission . or 1 Timothy 3:7-13, or Acts 6:2-7. God's Word and to assist in the ministration of his holy true God from true God, and his Church to the life and work of a deacon? This service of worship and liturgy of ordination and installation are acts of The John Knox Presbytery. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. Jesus Took A Towel by Chrysoganus Waddell, OSCO this Trappist composer from Gethsemane has been writing hymns for over 50 years, and this is one of his best. Will you promote peace and reconciliation in the Church and in the world; and will you strive for the visible unity of Christs Church? glory of the Lord Christ? Dont just bash them and in the process egg on some of the haters in the com boxes (some of whom are schismatics). The bishop turns to the ordinands and says. On a Major Feast, or on a Sunday, the Bishop may I am so blessed to have Your mercy, grace, and love. + Dialog of Thanksgiving: To serve this royal priesthood, God has given a variety of ministries. No attempt is made in the annotations to distinguish between those references that indicate direct quotation, those that signal allusion and those that offer a scriptural warrant for the statement concerned. Questions concerning the form of service to be used and other matters concerning the conduct of the service are to be determined by the archbishop who presides at it, in accordance with the rubrics of the service and having regard to tradition and local custom. Has he been selected in accordance with the canons of this With the Father and the Son he is worshipped and glorified. We pray that N. may be to us In Penitence and Faith: a Service in Lent, 7. Formed by the word, they are to call their hearers to repentance and to declare in Christs name the absolution and forgiveness of their sins. and Equipped The Meaning of Ordination A Deacon Is Appointed Deacons Lead the Church Epilogue: A Snapshot of Deacons and Their Ministry Preachers at Large Provides the ordination liturgies of the Church of England from The Book of Common Prayer and Common Worship alongside a study guide for these services. We praise and glorify you that by his death he has overcome death; and that, having ascended into heaven, he has given his gifts, for the building up of the body of Christ.39. hymns for ordination service. The Gloria, the Kyrie, and Trisagion are omitted from the ordination service, and their place is taken by the presentation of the candidate. to share as deacons in the ministry of the gospel of Christ, and to give his life as a ransom for many.28. 3 Singing the services >. Visit. and is seated at the right hand of the Father. The hymn was written by . xZK7/[04c8`c!C0CJnu%3Vw>Sw?a]GN3{( qqh/?w+G&O 1SkfN?>O BishopGod who has called you is faithful.37, May the Father, whose glory fills the heavens,38. O God of unchangeable power and eternal light: Look God from God, Light from Light, Make him, O Lord, modest and humble, strong and constant, The Service For The Ordination of Elders and Deacons with Commissioning Monday, June 3, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. As a deacon in the Church, you are to study the Holy be added to the dismissal and to the response. Ordination Deacon-Elect Jerome Dennis and Deacon- Elect David Holloway To the Office of Deacon In the Original Cape Fear and Southwestern Free Will Baptist Conference and St. Mary's FW hurch Ordaining Pastor Elder Willie J. 3) Prayer of St. Francis by S. Temple. ordained a deacon in Christ's holy catholic Church. The Ordination of Elders and Deacons with Commissioning Monday, June 3, 2019 7:30 P.M. St. Luke United Methodist Church Columbus, Georgia . }bXF_3}5 8GcWfFy q/tOmi++({uL ]U0DM- P4xD`*/_T-&Tr We certify to you that he has satisfied the requirements of the accordance with the canons of this Church, obey your bishop <>/ExtGState<>/XObject<>/ProcSet[/PDF/Text/ImageB/ImageC/ImageI] >>/MediaBox[ 0 0 792 612] /Contents 4 0 R/Group<>/Tabs/S/StructParents 0>> (and a little water) into the chalice, and places the vessels on the They are to have a special care for the poor, the outcast and those who are in need. It is for deacons and ministers of the gospel. Will you uphold him in this ministry? For 50 years of women's ordination in the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America and its predecessor bodies, We rejoice and give thanks to God. If it is desired to ordain deacons and priests at the same service, then, in addition to a careful choice of readings to reflect the two different orders that are being conferred (if the readings of the day are not used), the bishop will need to draw the following sections from The Ordination of Priests, also called Presbyters, into that for The Ordination of Deacons: The third paragraph of the Introduction, beginning Priests are ordained, The Declarations (from the beginning to the end of the penultimate paragraph, ending with your stewardship of his people.), The Petitions beginning For N and N and For those who are lost from the Litany. sick, and the lonely. A brief sermon suitable to the occasion shall be preached. Is it your will that N. be ordained a deacon? *The Nicene Creed (in unison) Ordination Liturgy and Vows Sung Prayer: "Take, O Take Me As I Am" SNC 215 (three times) Will you, knowing yourself to be reconciled to God in Christ,27 strive to be an instrument of Gods peace in the Church and in the world? your work? The Service For The Ordination of Elders and Deacons with Commissioning Monday, June 3, 2019 - 7:30 p.m. All sing stanza 1 of "A Touching Place." (faith.edu) contains a list of suggested ordination hymns. Online Resource Called and gifted for Christ's service (David Bjorlin) Excellent words sung to ODE TO JOY so easy for everyone to sing with passion! From Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost, "Alleluia, alleluia," may THE ORDINATION The Bishop calls the people to silent prayer. The Bishop then says this Prayer of Consecration. The People respond in these or other words Next Saturday, we will have a new priest ordained for our church. your people, filled with the gifts of the Spirit. After each Reading, the Reader may say. 794 0 obj <>/Filter/FlateDecode/ID[<2608E497A1A47841BA0622D0C5FCA1F6><9AD2169EB4B7B54287041CBC79ADAF57>]/Index[788 17]/Info 787 0 R/Length 52/Prev 37527/Root 789 0 R/Size 805/Type/XRef/W[1 2 1]>>stream A sacramental rite of the church by which God gives authority and the grace of the Holy Spirit through prayer and the laying on of hands by bishops to those being made bishops, priests, and deacons (BCP, pp. begotten, not made, perfectly love you, and worthily magnify your holy Name; that we may be pardoned and absolved from all our sins. out in tranquillity the plan of salvation; let the whole world maker of heaven and earth, Following the preaching of the Word, the person presiding (normally the Pastor) may invite the elected candidates to come forward and stand facing In the declaration you are about to make, will you affirm your loyalty to this inheritance of faith as your inspiration and guidance under God in bringing the grace and truth of Christ to this generation and making Him known to those in your care? The bishop may lead the newly ordained presbyters through the church. x]ms*|yv:3:+%[W@KL*(RPSh n_IY#e]*QQI%O~?}O2+ujMSFZwo(?/_}y7IaOHR.j'lS'6qe!7G8[Q+Wo>u"S}w}"e? Ordination is: a function of the local church, It is an open and public service, Consists of the laying on of hands, and. Copies of the various chants of the ritual book Ordination of a Bishop, of Priests, and of Deacons are available here to assist choirs and in the preparation of worship aids. You are also meant to be living signs of the ENTRANCE . Questions concerning the form of service to be used and other matters concerning the conduct of the service are to be determined by the Bishop of the Diocese, in consultation with the bishop who presides at it, in accordance with the rubrics of the service and having regard to tradition and local custom. N, we trust that you have weighed and pondered all this, and that you are now fully determined to devote yourself to this ministry to which God has called you. Where it is agreed that the newly ordained are to be clothed in their customary vesture during the service, this should take place after the Welcome. I. "My sin, oh the bliss, of this glorious thought, my sin - not in part but the whole, is nailed to the cross and I bear it no more. *HYMN The Servant Song TFWS 2222 We pray that you may offer to him your best powers of mind and spirit, so that as you follow the rule and teaching of our Lord you may grow up into his likeness,14 and sanctify the lives of all with whom you have to do. Church? and the life of the world to come. The new Deacon then exchanges greetings with family members and [1-10,] 11-16, 23 Psalm: 40.1-14; 99; 100, New Testament: Acts 20.17-35; 1 Timothy 3.1-7; 2 Timothy 3.144.5; 1 Peter 5.1-11, Gospel: Matthew 18.1-6; Matthew 28.16-20; John 17.1-9,18-21; John 21.15-19. The bishop presiding at the ordination lays both hands on the candidate's head. From Easter Day through the Day of Pentecost, "Alleluia, alleluia," may Instead of singling out the bad, why not highlight more of the good? He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead. To make this possible, an assisting minister holds printed service materials. For those who are lost and for those who have strayed. (Alleluia, alleluia. Almighty God, to you all hearts are open, all desires known, The Bishop addresses the ordinand as follows. Many of the Hymn pages presented here are taken from those books. The congregation stands and the ordinands turn and face them. In place of the prayer We thank you, gracious Father, the congregation may say one of the prayers on page 182 of Common Worship: Services and Prayers for the Church of England. Processional hymns are listed beginning on page 94. The newly ordained deacons stand and the bishop gives the Bible to each of them. and those who have not seen might yet believe. 1 0 obj 1) Jesus went through all the towns (invited group) 2) Ave verum corpus by Mozart. Uma senha ser enviada a voc por e-mail. _7o6S3_f_nC,&/"e]u,b'"Y"WQ*OY+ERLcPei >YULsVx An Entrance Rite Discernment Group, formed at the request of the Church Council, will recommend an entrance rite - consecration or ordination - for the new roster. Make him, O Lord, modest and humble, strong and constant, Sacraments. (Alleluia, alleluia.). These references can be grouped into three broad categories: A few point to direct quotation. Feel free to add your own. THE ORDINATION OF DEACONS . Then, all standing, the Deacon or, if no deacon is present, a Priest reads. People And blessed be his kingdom, now and for ever. The New English Hymnal has two hymns (the first of which it also designates as 'suitable for general use'): J.R Peacey's 'Go forth for God' (MAGDA) and James Montgomery's 'Pour out thy Spirit from on high' (DUKE STREET). Agency: Presbyterian . UPDATE: I found a CD from OCP that has it!). With their Bishop and fellow ministers, they are to proclaim the word of the Lord and to watch for the signs of Gods new creation.9 They are to be messengers, watchmen10 and stewards11 of the Lord; they are to teach and to admonish,12 to feed and provide for his family, to search for his children in the wilderness of this worlds temptations, and to guide them through its confusions, that they may be saved through Christ for ever. The Entrance Rite organ prelude Wachet auf, ruft uns die Stimme BWV 645 Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) Improvisation The people remain seated for the procession of clergy, the Commission on Ministry, and the Standing Committee of the Diocese . Amen. The annotations do not form part of the authorized text. In the name of our Lord we bid you remember the greatness of the trust that is now to be committed to your charge. Hymn No. Hymn "I the Lord of Sea and Sky" . If one or more candidates makes a solemn affirmation as provided for by Canon C 13, the words or a solemn affirmation are inserted into the answer as appropriate. <>/Metadata 520 0 R/ViewerPreferences 521 0 R>> of your Word and Sacraments. Traditionally, the ordination service % Brothers and sisters, you have heard how great is the charge that these ordinands are ready to undertake, and you have heard their declarations. The archbishop addresses the ordinand directly. through your Son Jesus Christ, our great high priest.63, that he might reveal your glory and draw all people to himself.64, You exalted him to your right hand on high65, and through your Holy Spirit you sent upon your people, From this royal priestly people67 you raise up ministers, and to be the stewards of your holy mysteries.68, You call them to serve the world your Son redeemed, and build up his body the Church to be his bride.69, 8cf Ezekiel 34; John 21.16; Acts 20.28; 1 Peter 5.2-4, 19cf 1 Thessalonians 5.14; 1 Timothy 2.1, 23cf 2 Corinthians 3.18; Colossians 3.10, 29cf 1 Corinthians 3.9; Philippians 1.5; Colossians 4.11; 1 Thessalonians 3.2, 31cf Acts 20.28; 1 Corinthians 6.20, 7.23; Hebrews 9.12, 32cf Matthew 25.14-30; Luke 12.42-46; 1 Corinthians 4.1-4, 33cf 2 Corinthians 6.11,13; Isaiah 60.5, 36 cf 1 Peter 2.9; Exodus 19.5,6; Revelation 1.6, 5.10, 52cf Matthew 8.11; Luke 13.29; Luke 14.15-24, 53cf 1 Thessalonians 5.23,24; 1 Corinthians 1.9, 69cf Revelation 19.7, 21.2,9; Ephesians 5.23-32. 3 0 obj Bishop Will you do you best to pattern your life [and that 2. served but to serve, may this deacon share in Christ's service, by him through whom all things were made, your Son Jesus My brother, do you believe that you are truly called by God For all the members of the Church in their vocation and ministry. A citation giving chapter and verse may be added. The term "deacon" is derived from the Greek diakonos which means "servant". 3) Prayer of St. Francis by S. Temple. Some Important Things to Keep in Mind . Whereas the pastor was paid for doing good, the deacon, however, was good for nothing. Grant that we, with him, may serve THE ORDINATION OF A DEACON . accordance with the teachings of Christ, so that you