Deaconesses Deaconesses were included in the official staff of the early Christian churches. “I commend to you Phoebe our sister, who is a servant of the church [deaconess] in Cenchrea, that you may receive her in the Lord in a manner worthy of the saints, and assist her in whatever business she has need of you; for indeed she has been a helper of many and of myself also” (Rom. 16:1, 2).
Deaconesses are chosen for their consecration and other qualifications that fit them for the duties of the office.
Deaconesses serve the church in a wide variety of activities, including:
- (1) greeting and visiting guests and members;
- (2) assistance at baptisms;
- (3) arrangements for the communion service;
- (4) the care of the sick and the poor;
- (5) are and maintenance of property.
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Health Ministries
Health ministries are an integral part of the mission of the Adventist Church. “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (I Cor. 10:31). Health ministry is the gospel of Christ illustrated, the message of God practiced. Without it, the gospel witness is muted; it is…
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Communication
It’s true that communication is central to every aspect of our local church structure today, technically making every leader in the church a communicator. It is the role of the Communication Ministry to specifically insure that members are kept informed and the church is properly represented to the public. Following are the four areas…
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Church Treasury
Finances are an integral part of the ministry of the laity. A person with integrity and business skills is elected as church treasurer with the important responsibility for local church finances. The work of the church treasurer is sometimes not recognized as a ministry because it is done behind the scenes. Nevertheless, it is a…
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Stockbridge Grace Tabernacle presents Health Talk with Dr. Marcia Harris, MD, LHD
Topics Health Talk with Dr. Marcia Harris, MD, LHD Saturday May 2nd 2020 from @ 5:00 – 6:30PMMeeting ID & Password: 662-377-0732 | 736649
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Personal Ministry
Most of the heroes of the New Testament church were evangelists. The personal ministry of Jesus in saving the lost (the woman at the well, Zacchaeus, etc.) continues to be the primary model; but Peter, Paul, Barnabas, Philip, Steven, Timothy, and John Mark all figure prominently in early church history because they worked tirelessly and…
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Health Ministries
Health ministries are an integral part of the mission of the Adventist Church. “Whether therefore ye eat, or drink, or whatsoever ye do, do all to the glory of God” (I Cor. 10:31). Health ministry is the gospel of Christ illustrated, the message of God practiced. Without it, the gospel witness is muted; it is…
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Communication
It’s true that communication is central to every aspect of our local church structure today, technically making every leader in the church a communicator. It is the role of the Communication Ministry to specifically insure that members are kept informed and the church is properly represented to the public. Following are the four areas…
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Church Treasury
Finances are an integral part of the ministry of the laity. A person with integrity and business skills is elected as church treasurer with the important responsibility for local church finances. The work of the church treasurer is sometimes not recognized as a ministry because it is done behind the scenes. Nevertheless, it is a…
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Stockbridge Grace Tabernacle presents Health Talk with Dr. Marcia Harris, MD, LHD
Topics Health Talk with Dr. Marcia Harris, MD, LHD Saturday May 2nd 2020 from @ 5:00 – 6:30PMMeeting ID & Password: 662-377-0732 | 736649
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Personal Ministry
Most of the heroes of the New Testament church were evangelists. The personal ministry of Jesus in saving the lost (the woman at the well, Zacchaeus, etc.) continues to be the primary model; but Peter, Paul, Barnabas, Philip, Steven, Timothy, and John Mark all figure prominently in early church history because they worked tirelessly and…