Clinton Grace Church
Sunday Service (Jan 29 2023)
Locations & Times
Clinton Grace Church
6501 Surratts Rd, Clinton, MD 20735, USA
Sunday 9:30 AM
Church Website
Our mission is to guide people of all backgrounds into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.
http://clintongrace.org/Church Leadership
Deacons
Roots of Confusion About Deacons
1. Modern Experience
Roots of Confusion About Deacons
2. Translation vs Transliteration
diakonous (Διακόνους) -> Deacon
Roots of Confusion About Deacons
Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. Ephesians 3:7
It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant.
Matthew 20:26
Roots of Confusion About Deacons
3. Woman vs Wife- 1 Timothy 3:11
Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.
English Standard Version
Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
King James Version
Roots of Confusion About Deacons
3. Woman vs Wife- 1 Timothy 3:11
In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
New International Version
Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate,
faithful in all things.
New American Standard Version
Three Main Views
1. Women can serve as Deacons
2. Women cannot serve as Deacons
3. Women can serve as deacons in partnership with their husbands.
Qualifications of a Deacon
1. There is no job description
2. There is only a character description
What a deacon does is not as important as who a deacon is!
Marks of a Qualified Deacon
1. They must have a godly character and reputation.
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.
1 Timothy 3:8
Marks of a Qualified Deacon
2. They must have a sincere faith.
They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
1 Timothy 3:9
Marks of a Qualified Deacon
3. They must be tested and approved.
and let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.
1 Timothy 3:10
Marks of a Qualified Deacon
4. They must lead and serve their family well.
Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well.
1 Timothy 3:12
How Should We Respond?
1. Pray for God to raise up Godly Servants.
2. Aspire to meet the qualifications of a Deacon
Deacons
Roots of Confusion About Deacons
1. Modern Experience
Roots of Confusion About Deacons
2. Translation vs Transliteration
diakonous (Διακόνους) -> Deacon
Roots of Confusion About Deacons
Of this gospel I was made a minister according to the gift of God's grace, which was given me by the working of his power. Ephesians 3:7
It shall not be so among you. But whoever would be great among you must be your servant.
Matthew 20:26
Roots of Confusion About Deacons
3. Woman vs Wife- 1 Timothy 3:11
Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things.
English Standard Version
Even so must their wives be grave, not slanderers, sober, faithful in all things.
King James Version
Roots of Confusion About Deacons
3. Woman vs Wife- 1 Timothy 3:11
In the same way, the women are to be worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything.
New International Version
Women must likewise be dignified, not malicious gossips, but temperate,
faithful in all things.
New American Standard Version
Three Main Views
1. Women can serve as Deacons
2. Women cannot serve as Deacons
3. Women can serve as deacons in partnership with their husbands.
Qualifications of a Deacon
1. There is no job description
2. There is only a character description
What a deacon does is not as important as who a deacon is!
Marks of a Qualified Deacon
1. They must have a godly character and reputation.
Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain.
1 Timothy 3:8
Marks of a Qualified Deacon
2. They must have a sincere faith.
They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.
1 Timothy 3:9
Marks of a Qualified Deacon
3. They must be tested and approved.
and let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless.
1 Timothy 3:10
Marks of a Qualified Deacon
4. They must lead and serve their family well.
Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well.
1 Timothy 3:12
How Should We Respond?
1. Pray for God to raise up Godly Servants.
2. Aspire to meet the qualifications of a Deacon
How can we pray for you?
Contact us at the following link to leave your pray requests.
https://www.clintongrace.org/connect/prayer-requestGive
“Remember this: Whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows generously will also reap generously. Each of you should give what you have decided in your heart to give, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”(2 Corinthians 9:6-7 NIV)
https://sites.google.com/clintongrace.org/gracebrethrenchristianchurch/giveChurch Facebook and YouTube links
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Church Youtube
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Church Instagram
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Kids Facebook
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Kids Instagram
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Youth Facebook
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Youth Instagram
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Church Instagram
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Kids Facebook
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Kids Instagram
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Youth Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/ClintonGraceStudents/
Youth Instagram
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Weather Related Information
Weather Related Information will be noted in the operator's greeting when you call 301-868-1600. We also send e-mails in some last minute situations so be sure we have your email address.
All Wednesday evening family night programs are canceled when P.G. County Schools are closed on Wednesday.
All Wednesday evening family night programs are canceled when P.G. County Schools are closed on Wednesday.