Spotlight: Diaconate

The Diaconate (our group of deacons/deaconesses) has now been in place for three months, and we're beginning to get our feet under us. Let me briefly sketch how we have organized ourselves. In Acts 6 we see that the first deacons were created to help relieve some of the responsibilities being placed on the apostles and we believe this principle applies to us today.

The Diaconate is here to help relieve the pressure on our elders, primarily by focusing on the physical needs of our church and community. To that end, we have broken down our responsibilities into three basic areas and created corresponding committees within the Diaconate ("committee" sounds dreadfully boring, yet fitting for this town). We have broken our responsibilities into stewardship and finance, internal mercy and care, and ministry to the city.

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Announcements

Learn How to Pray on Saturday, July 28, 9:00 am-12:00 noon at the church office, a training led by Glenn Hoburg. Learn and discuss how to pray more effectively. Email katie@gracedc.net if you plan to attend.

RUF DC, a chance for interns and college students to gather regularly this summer, starts Wednesday, June 20 and runs through August 8 (excluding July 4). We’ll be meeting at 7:30 pm at the Grace DC church office at 637 Indiana Ave NW. Pick up a flyer at the Info Table on Sunday and as many as you need for friends or interns in your office! And contact Chris Garriott or Sally Gilliam for more info or to help out. Download flyer.

Fall Retreat: Mark your calendars for the Fall Retreat on November 2-4. See pictures from last fall’s retreat, and plan to join us! For more info or to serve on the retreat committee, contact Katie Kuperus.

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