The LDA’s Laity Services Committee recognizes those everyday Christians who are “among you as one who serves.” Luke 22:28.  Their care for people in need makes them partners with deaconesses all over the world. 

Ask a deaconess, “Who inspires your servanthood?” and get these responses:

• Anna has a ministry of presence and hospitality. In her quiet, unassuming manner, Anna provides leadership through the choir, organ, quilting, Women’s Group…
• Barb is the organizer and going force behind the volunteers that cook and serve at The Caring Place…
• You’ll find Donna helping at the Habitat Restore, at the neighborhood community meal, and at VBS…  
• Martha is a retired nurse who volunteers at hospice.  In her mid eighties, she regularly visits members of the congregation who live in care centers...
• Nancy, a pediatric physical therapist, travels to Guatemala with Hearts in Motion.  She has inspired others to join her. 

We found the first dozen servants, and we are ready to find 91 – one for each year the LDA has been serving others. Send us the story of someone in your congregation who has a diaconal heart.  We’ll take care of the recognition!

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