Sunday, September 30, 2018, a deacon ordination service was held at Beachside Baptist Church. We are pleased to present the following as our first set of deacons:
- Morris Collins
- Gary Hoornstra
- Joe T. Meadows
- Christopher T. Smith
- Douglas A. Wells
Order of Service
Sunday Evening Deacon Ordination Service
WE GATHER FOR WORSHIP
Piano Prelude
Responsive Reading #671
Hymn #10 “How Great Thou Art”
Invocation
Hymn #495 “Serve the Lord with Gladness”
WE PREPARE FOR ORDINATION
Scripture Readings:
Old Testament Lesson: Exodus 18:13-24
New Testament Lesson: 1 Timothy 3:8-13
Devotion “Partners in Ministry”
WE ORDAIN OUR NEW DEACONS
Introduction to Ordination
Charge to the Deacons
Charge to the Church
Prayer of Dedication
Presentation of Certificates and Gifts
THE DEACONS SERVE THE CONGREGATION
Hymn #374 “Your Supper, Lord, Before Us Spread”
Scripture Reading 1 Corinthians 11:23-29
Observance of the Ordinance:
Distribution of the Bread
Distribution of the Cup
Benediction: Hymn #375 “A Parting Hymn We Sing”
Everyone is invited to a cake and punch reception in honor of our deacons immediately following the service in the fellowship hall.