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Ceremony for Angie Miller Deacon Ordination
- Deacon Paper for Angie Miller
- Vote of affirmation for Angie Miller
- Deacon Description – Chilson Constitution
The Blessing
DJ: As servants of Christ in this church,
_____________ called to share with the minister
in the tasks of pastoral care, leadership and stewardship
within the life and mission of this congregation.
Trust them and pray for HER,
and at all times help them in the work of the Lord.
DJ: My SISTER,
do you believe in one God,
Father, Son and Holy Spirit,
and do you confess Jesus Christ
as your Savior and Lord?
Deacons: I DO
DJ: Do you believe that God has called you
To serve this church as a deacon,
and do you promise,
with God’s grace,
to exercise this ministry faithfully.
Deacons: I DO
DJ addresses the congregation
DJ: Do you, members of this church,
confirm the call of God
to our SISTER, ANGIE
as deacons
in the service of Jesus Christ?
Congregation: We do.
DJ: Will you support and encourage HER in their ministry?
Congregation: Gladly, we will.
Select group of friends and family members lay hands on the candidate as DJ prays:
DJ: Loving God,
we wonder at the way you call women and men
into partnership with you
for the sake of your saving purposes for the world.
You call us in Christ and empower us by your Spirit,
so that your church may be built up
and your gospel proclaimed and lived.
We thank you for Angie
whom you have called to serve you within this church.
We give you thanks for all you give us through HER,
for their following of Jesus and their willingness,
by your grace, to serve together.
As we commission them for this ministry,
we ask your blessing on HER.
Guide and equip them by your Spirit
that your church may grow in wisdom, love and unity,
and that your name may be glorified,
through Jesus Christ our Lord.
DJ: Angie, you are commissioned to serve
as a deacon in this congregation.
May God bless you as you share in the ministry of Jesus Christ.
In all your words and deeds,
do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus,
giving thanks to God through him.
Congregation: The Lord bless you and keep you;
the Lord make his face to shine upon you,
and be gracious to you;
the Lord lift up his countenance upon you,
and give you peace.