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"Setting the Church in Order"

"Setting the Church in Order". Part VII The Work of Deacons. “For God is not the author of confusion,...” 1 Cor. 14:33 God’s plan of Church organization includes deacons as well as elders. Not just a title – but a WORK !!!!. I. The work of Deacons. “ Diakonos ” = a willing servant

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"Setting the Church in Order"

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  1. "Setting the Church in Order" Part VII The Work of Deacons “For God is not the author of confusion,...” 1 Cor. 14:33 God’s plan of Church organization includes deacons as well as elders. Not just a title – but a WORK !!!!

  2. I. The work of Deacons “Diakonos” = a willing servant “A position of activity in which one is responsible for carrying out the instructions of another.” Serve in capacity best suited to their talents

  3. Seven divisions of work in the Church 1. Benevolence People in need – food, clothing Acts 6:1-8 Gal. 6:10 2. Educational Program Matt. 28:20 - 2 Tim. 2:2 Classes, Teachers, Literature

  4. Seven divisions of work in the Church 3. Regular Worship Services Assignments / Lord’s Supper Baptistry & garments 4. Preaching work Local / Radio, TV, Internet Foreign

  5. Seven divisions of work in the Church 5. Visitation Organized visitation program Elderly - shut-ins 6. Personal Evangelism Reaching the lost Organized program

  6. Seven divisions of work in the Church 7. Miscellaneous Building and grounds Treasury – deposits, bills Office Records Letters

  7. I. The work of Deacons Elders – responsible for all Delegate to the deacons Deacons important in all work Deacons get other members

  8. I. The work of Deacons Deacons are not… over the elders to monitor elders for church over all material matters

  9. I. The work of Deacons Deacons A work – not just a title Serve according to talents Special servants Communicate with the elders

  10. II. Responsibilities of Church to the deacons 1. Aware of deacon in charge 2. Cooperate – be willing to help 3. Respect and love them

  11. “The duties of bishops and deacons are different, but the degrees of rank and importance of work is just the estimation of men.” “It is just as necessary that they serve faithfully as deacons as that the elders serve as elders.” G.C. Brewer “The Model Church”

  12. Organization was simple & uncomplicated Overseers Servants Saints • Peace • Growth • Souls saved Deacons who serve will have a great reward in heaven !

  13. Sermon by Arthur Pigman Evans Church of Christ 515 Gibbs Road Evans, Ga. 30809 706-855-1249 arthurpigman@cybrtyme.com Sunday Evening May 14, 2006

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