The Massey Family has attended Frenchport Community Church for 13 yrs. My grandparents have devoted many hours and days of service to this church and community. Grandpa Massey became a deacon 12 yrs ago and loves serving the Lord through this ministry. The Lord has blessed him and our family in so many ways and you can see that in the love and service that my family returns to church.
On Sunday, the church presented grandpa with a Deacon Lifetime Achievement Award. When the award was presented, the whole family was in attendance. He was speechless, as this was a surprise to him.
Not everyone understands the meaning of a Deacon and their importance in the church.
Ministry
Deacons are those who respond to God’s call to lead in service and to equip others for this ministry through teaching, proclamation, and worship.
Ordained to Word and Service
Deacons are persons called by God, authorized by the church, and ordained by a minister to a lifetime ministry of Word and Service to both the community and the congregation in a ministry that connects the two. They exemplify Christian discipleship, create opportunities for others to enter into discipleship, and connect the needs and hurts of the people with the church.
Grandpa,
You always give so much of yourself
To the people that are around you
Adding a richness to their lives
By all the things you do
You have a special heart
One that is full of caring
Your heart is filled with genuine love
A love that you're always sharing
I'm so thankful to have someone in my life who has a heart so true
Very few people are as loving as you.
