Assertion: deacon's service | /r/HasProperty | diakonia
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text: The last clause in the original Greek language states, “to serve (diakonein) tables”, and refers to “the daily distribution of food” which in the original reads, “the daily service (diakonia)”, which in turn refers to the daily practice of the believers: “They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, praising God...
text: “to prepare God’s people for works of service (diakonia), so that the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ” (Eph. 4:8,12,13).
text: Since the essence of all offices in the Church is service (diakonia) to its Lord and Head in exercising love for the neighbour, we need to spell out the particular responsibilities of the diaconate.
text: Although the task of the deacon is not defined precisely, it finds its fulfillment in a loving and willing service (diakonia) for the continued happiness, joy and peace in the fellowship of believers.
text: The priority of the apostles is “The Word of God” (that is how 6:2 appears in the original, while in 6:4 it says “the service (diakonia) of the Word”), and the growing responsibility of caring for the welfare, happiness, and joy of the very large numbers of Christ’s children, designated as “serving tables” is now transferred to the seven men who are chosen by the congregation (“all the disciples,” 6:2).
text: With regard to deacons, strengthened by sacramental grace they are dedicated to the People of God, in conjunction with the bishop and his body of priests, in the service (diakonia) of the liturgy, of the Gospel and of works of charity.