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.