The Deacons’ Relationship to the Consistory (1) The Confessional and Scriptural Indication of Such a Relationship

Collecting the alms . . . distributing them to the poor according to their needs… visiting and comforting the distressed . . . keeping in touch with other civil or social organizations who also care for the poor . . . showing mercy to Christians who, although not poor, still have physical infirmities or needs…teaching the people of God regarding stewardship -- all of this is the work that pertains specifically to the office of deacon. For the last three years the articles that have appeared in...