EACF 40 Days of Prayer 2019
Day 11: For deacons
We have six deacons now: Derek, Joy, Sharon, Leo, Clarisse, and Jessica. Please pray for the servant leaders who help administrate and carry out the ministry of the church, particularly in building up the body and serving the needs of our community. Pray for joy in serving, for strength of Spirit, and for growth in faith and grace. Pray for their protection and pray for wisdom. Pray for the leadership retreat with staff, elders, and deacons this Friday night and Saturday morning.
"Therefore, brothers, pick out from among you seven men of good repute, full of the Spirit and of wisdom, whom we will appoint to this duty.” - Acts 6:3 ESV
"Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. [9] They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience. [10] And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. [11] Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. [12] Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. [13] For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus.” - 1 Timothy 3:8–13 ESV
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