Revision as of 16:15, 1 March 2023

Introduction:

Setting the Stage:

Scripture Reading: 1 Timothy 3:1-14 read by Pastor David

Scripture Reading: Acts 6:1-7 Read by Chris DeJabet

Body

Every Christian has been called to serve Christ.

Some Christians are called to serve as church members.

Some Christians are called to serve as pastors.

Some Christians are called to serve as deacons.

MTR: Rededicate yourself to serving in the role to which you have been called.

Some Christians are officially recognized to serve in a special capacity.

Ordination marks a point of officially recognizing the work of God in an individual's life.

Ordination serves to safeguard the ministry.

1 Timothy 5:22

Ordination serves to encourage the ordained.

The local church is tasked with recognizing those whom God has called to serve in a special capacity (Acts 13:1-3).

The church in Antioch had time to observe Paul and Barnabas (1)

The Holy Spirit called Paul and Barnabas to ministry (2)

The church in Antioch laid hands on Paul and Barnabas in recognition of God's call (3).

MTR: Join me today in officially recognizing the call that God has placed on Scott Hunter's life to serve as a deacon.

Today we are going to invite the other ordained men of the church to come forward as representatives of you, the local church, to lay hands on Scott Hunter.

We are also going to invite Sarah to come forward as Scott's helpmeet and biggest supporter.

Conclusion:

MTR: Don't just walk away today without first asking yourself, "How has God called me to serve?"