Because the title is worth pouring (executive appointment service)
Content span id="writeContents">◆ Text: John 12:1-8
Today, looking down from the pulpit at the service for the appointment of the deacons, it is like a house for a feast. Your appearance in hanbok is also pretty.... Anyway, the reddish colors are like a party house. The church is originally a house for a feast, and this church that has the Word, receives grace from the Word, gives thanks, is happy, and promises blessings is the church that is like a house of a feast. The new deacons and new deacons were recommended by our session and approved by the district council to become deacons and deacons. Being a kwon and a deacon is not a place of any power in the world. It's not even a place of honor. If you think about it, this is a really, really hard job. No matter how hard you work, there is no reward or praise. However, because there is a hidden praise, a hidden price, and the belief that the gold and silver treasures of the kingdom are ours, we are proud of the office of a priest and deacon.
Among the people I introduce occasionally, there is one such elder who is said to be the best elder in our Methodist Church. He ran a large hospital in Wonju and also served as a member of the National Assembly. But when he said why he heard that he was the best elder, he said, “Oh, is that so?” It's just that he couldn't because he didn't know until now, but he's saying thank you for letting me know. “Ah, is it?” Then the second thing you say is, “Yes, I will.” Now that I know it, I know it… “I will.” Third, “I will.” I'll do it.
In a way, the church is a group of people with different opinions. Even in our church, if so many people say one word at a time, the church cannot really lead because of the words. A true church worker does not speak with his mouth. There are people who have been blessed by doing well in church, and there are people who have been cursed by taking on the church office. I hope that you will become people of blessing as our Kwons and deacons, who have been established on these two forked roads today, whether it is a blessing or a curse, are entrusted with their duties.
Second, among the 12 spies sent by Moses, you must play the role of such spies as Joshua and Caleb. There is nothing the church can't do. No need to worry about money. As I led this church for 25 years, I said, “I can’t do this job because I don’t have enough money.” I never thought of it that way. When you start doing something, ask yourself, “Is this really God’s will or is it my idea? Is this really something that pleases God and is what God wants, or is it something that pleases people and is conscious of their gaze?” I spend a lot of time praying, worrying, and struggling about such a problem. Then, if you think that this is God's will, you don't look around after that. I only look to God. Then God will give you the strength to handle it, and the money you can afford...
You must be a pillar. The column must not be shaken. Posts should be even and straight. I hope that you will always carry out your work with unwavering faith when you assume the role of pillar.
Today, a poor woman poured lifelike perfume on Jesus' feet. For this woman, it's all her possessions. To this woman, this perfume is her everything. But when I poured this perfume, I had a feeling that it was not wasted even if I poured this perfume on Jesus. Ladies and gentlemen, you must discover in this church such a value that a person with good faith is not worth it even if they give their whole life. Let's make a beautiful church together with me so that you can feel that it is okay to give your life to this church in your life of faith. We are not a perfect church. We are just in the process of building the perfect church. Therefore, if there is something lacking, pray, and you must take the lead and lead it right. It was said that what one should seek for the one in charge is loyalty, but loyalty is to be received with the heart.
Dear brothers and sisters, we have appointed these men as priests and deacons in accordance with God's will. It seems to have been built by man, but it is Jehovah God who moves everything. God established it. We should not look down on our positions and show respect to those who hold them. You must pray for them. Be generous in praising and encouraging them. That is why the church is truly a church that pleases God, a church that is not shaken in these last days, a church that can stand as an upright church, and it would not be a waste even if we give our all as Mary pours the perfume of her life on the feet of Jesus today. Let's make it a beautiful church. Let's pray like us.
“Thank you, Father God. Since you have raised such precious officers, God, help them to become good co-workers like Aaron and Hur. Like Joshua and Caleb, God, help them to become good and positive leaders of faith. Please help the church to spread good news because of them, let the church revive because of them, help the members to receive grace because of them, and help it become a church that can be edified. God, so that the church will not be harmed by establishing them, and God, help us to become our priests and deacons who give great glory to our homes, workplaces, and churches through them so that they do not cause difficulties in their families. Please. I earnestly pray in the name of Jesus. Amen."