Deacons likewise must be dignified, not double-tongued, not addicted to much wine, not greedy for dishonest gain. ⁹ They must hold the mystery of the faith with a clear conscience.¹⁰ And let them also be tested first; then let them serve as deacons if they prove themselves blameless. ¹¹ Their wives likewise must be dignified, not slanderers, but sober-minded, faithful in all things. ¹² Let deacons each be the husband of one wife, managing their children and their own households well. ¹³ For those who serve well as deacons gain a good standing for themselves and also great confidence in the faith that is in Christ Jesus. — 1 Timothy 3:8-13

Today Christ’s church that meets together here will designate three additional men to serve as deacons.  The guidelines given by the Holy Spirit through Paul are not easily or quickly attained.  The man and his wife who meets these qualifications has sacrificed the pleasure of popularity for the challenge of service.  The Summit family is blessed to have so many Godly men who choose to serve in God’s work among us.

These men will be given specific tasks and ministries to coordinate.  They can’t and shouldn’t do it alone.  Please take a look at the list of deacons/ministry leaders to the left of this article.  Encourage those men in their work.  Even better, find a ministry that matches your gifts and then ask the leader of it to put you to work.  You will never regret laying up treasure in heaven.