The office of deacon is generally considered to have originated in the election of the seven as helpers to the apostles (Acts 6:1-6), although they were not called deacons. They were set aside to serve and minister to the needs of the church in Jerusalem. They were to be peacemakers, preserving harmony, order and unity within the church. The term deacon in the New Testament means minister or servant and as such our deacons are involved in deacon family ministries.

This morning is special as we will ‘ordain’ two that have not served as deacon before.