It's good to get together every now and then; very good indeed. And this is so true among the community of Deacons. For many Deacons sometimes the doing of ministry takes it's toll on the Deacon's spirituality and his ability to simply pause and refresh. So tonight, a bunch of us took time to do something about it!
Hosted by my home parish a gathering was held of several Deacons, candidates and wives from the particular deanery to which we all belong. About half of the Deacons and 60% of the candidates attended. We gathered for evening prayer, in the church, and a meal and fellowship, friendhip and mutual support. Even our director attended and shared a few words of update and encouragement.
The evening afforded the opportunity for candidiates and Deacons to get to know each other a little better, old friends to reaquaint, ministry stories tio share and lots of laughs. We did pray for the sick among our community as well.
All in all it was a very special evening; one we are pledging to repeat monthly!
To all my brother Deacons reading this: try this in your deanery or diocese. Community is one of the special gifts and graces of our diakonia. Let me know how it goes as I will do te same on this blog!
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