Tonight I was ordained as a Baptist Deacon. It is a position of service in the church in keeping with Acts 6:1-6 and 1 Timothy 3:8-13. I feel different. It was a very humbling experience. I pray that I will serve Christ and my church to my best abilities in this office. Everyone should have a place of service in their local congregation. I hope that my election is a reminder to those who see me in action that God can save sinners and do amazing things in their lives. I was dead in sin and he gave life to me. How can I do anything but serve him? How can we stand to ignore his pleas and serve our own ends after understanding what his death and resurrection mean? I cannot but serve.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
Praise Him all children here below.
Praise Him above you heavenly hosts.
Praise Father, Son, and Holy Ghost.
Amen.