New Life Church
Installation Service - Pastor Tim
Deacons: Servants of the Church!
Locations & Times
New Life Assembly of God
15 Swart Ln, Saugerties, NY 12477, USA
Sunday 10:00 AM
What is a Deacon?
- One who is chosen from among us to serve us!
- Deacon comes from the Greek Diakonos = to serve.
- “Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant.” (Mt 20:26 NLT)
- One who is chosen from among us to serve us!
- Deacon comes from the Greek Diakonos = to serve.
- “Whoever wants to be a leader among you must be your servant.” (Mt 20:26 NLT)
Why are Deacons Chosen?
- Because the church was growing rapidly, complaints threatened unity, needs were going unmet, and the pastors can’t do it all!
- “Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church…” (Eph 4:12 NLT)
- “Deacons are God’s gift to ministers so the latter may give themselves more fully to the ministry; they are God’s gift to the congregation for their service will help the church to benefit from the ministry of an unencumbered minister.” (G. Raymond Carlson, And He Gave Pastors)
- Because the church was growing rapidly, complaints threatened unity, needs were going unmet, and the pastors can’t do it all!
- “Their responsibility is to equip God’s people to do his work and build up the church…” (Eph 4:12 NLT)
- “Deacons are God’s gift to ministers so the latter may give themselves more fully to the ministry; they are God’s gift to the congregation for their service will help the church to benefit from the ministry of an unencumbered minister.” (G. Raymond Carlson, And He Gave Pastors)
How are Deacons Chosen?
- “...seek out from among you…men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom…” (v.3)
- Good reputation = respected; having character, integrity, trustworthiness
- Full of the Holy Spirit = evidence of the Spirit’s ongoing presence, power and guidance
- Wisdom = fear of the Lord, love and knowledge of His Word, and sound application of this knowledge.
- “...seek out from among you…men of good reputation, full of the Holy Spirit and wisdom…” (v.3)
- Good reputation = respected; having character, integrity, trustworthiness
- Full of the Holy Spirit = evidence of the Spirit’s ongoing presence, power and guidance
- Wisdom = fear of the Lord, love and knowledge of His Word, and sound application of this knowledge.
Today, we acknowledge the call of God upon those we have chosen, pledge our support to each of them, and pray for God’s richest blessings upon their lives!
Upcoming and Weekly Events
Sunday Service @ 10 AM. Nursery for children up to age 4 on weeks 2,3 & 4; KidZone for ages 5-11.
Girl’s Ministry for grades K-6 on Wednesday @ 5:30 Pm.
Finish Line Youth for ages 12-12th grade Wednesdays @ 7 PM!
Football Sunday February 11, 2024 @ 10 AM. Wear your favorite team’s gear, and invite a friend to join us for 30 Second Theology where Pastor Craig Groschel will use the ads that play during the Big Game to teach Biblical principles.
Bravo Center Bowl-a-Thon February 24 1-4 PM @ Patel’s Lanes Kingston. Call (845) 340-7355 for more information / before February 16 to give a head count and reserve a lane! Proceeds go to the Pregnancy Support Center of Ulster County.
Girl’s Ministry for grades K-6 on Wednesday @ 5:30 Pm.
Finish Line Youth for ages 12-12th grade Wednesdays @ 7 PM!
Football Sunday February 11, 2024 @ 10 AM. Wear your favorite team’s gear, and invite a friend to join us for 30 Second Theology where Pastor Craig Groschel will use the ads that play during the Big Game to teach Biblical principles.
Bravo Center Bowl-a-Thon February 24 1-4 PM @ Patel’s Lanes Kingston. Call (845) 340-7355 for more information / before February 16 to give a head count and reserve a lane! Proceeds go to the Pregnancy Support Center of Ulster County.
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