Tonight was an exciting night as we were able to lay hands on three women and one man who were accepting their call to the Deacon Family Ministry. It was exciting because of the opportunity for us to see women invited to be a part of a ministry that is completely centered around SERVANTHOOD. It was clearly stated that this was NOT a "BOARD" of Deacons or Trustees, nor was it to be considered a position of elevation or power. The position was solely for the purpose of serving the families within the church body. What an incredible concept! The other exciting part of this was that the entire church was invited to come and pray for these people. What an encouragement! In 10 years at our other church, Tom was denied the opportunity to pray for the deacons at their ordination because he, himself, was not ordained. What IS ordaination anyhow?? I mean, I understand the definition, but what purpose is it in actuality? Does it make a person more capable of fulfilling the calling on their life? Does it make them have a closer connection to God? I don't think so. I believe, as does Tom, that ordination is simply 'Man's acknowledgement of what God has already called you to do" Hence, do we not all wish to be ordained?