Servant Hearted People Continued
Danny Sims <dannysimsSPAMFILTER@altamesa.org>
Sunday September 14 2008
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ser091408.mp3 (Size: 7.97 MB)Mark 10:45 The Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
Question: What do the scriptures say about deacons?
Romans 16:1-2 1 I commend to you our sister Phoebe, a servant (deacon) of the church in Cenchrea. 2 I ask you to receive her in the Lord in a way worthy of the saints and to give her any help she may need from you, for she has been a great help to many people, including me. Phoebe is called a female “deacon.”
1 Timothy 3:8-13 8 Deacons, likewise, are to be men worthy of respect, sincere, not indulging in much wine, and not pursuing dishonest gain. 9 They must keep hold of the deep truths of the faith with a clear conscience. 10 They must first be tested; and then if there is nothing against them, let them serve as deacons. 11 In the same way, their wives (or deaconesses) are to be women worthy of respect, not malicious talkers but temperate and trustworthy in everything. 12 A deacon must be the husband of but one wife and must manage his children and his household well. 13 Those who have served well gain an excellent standing and great assurance in their faith in Christ Jesus.
Is "Deacon" an office in the church?
So here at Altamesa we have Ministry Leaders and Deacons?
20 I do wish, brother, that I may have some benefit from you in the Lord; refresh my heart in Christ. 21 Confident of your obedience, I write to you, knowing that you will do even more than I ask. 22 And one thing more: Prepare a guest room for me, because I hope to be restored to you in answer to your prayers. 23 Epaphras, my fellow prisoner in Christ Jesus, sends you greetings. 24 And so do Mark, Aristarchus, Demas and Luke, my fellow workers. 25 The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ be with your spirit.
Are there some advantages to the "list of Deacons" approach?
Are there some advantages to the "list of ministries" approach?
Are there opportunities & challenges specific to Altamesa?
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