No images? Click here March 3, 2023 Special Mercy Minute: Released February 24: The first one is a special episode entitled, “Church Life and Ministry During War.” We couldn’t let the one-year anniversary of the war in Ukraine go by without refocusing on the amazing video report OPC missionary Heero Hacquebord gave us back in December. With that in mind, we’re using the audio from that video for the episode. You’ll want to be sure to hear the brief update on our winter “Crates for Ukraine” OPC participation. ![]() Released March 1: The second episode is entitled “ICRC Diaconal Committee." In this episode, David Nakhla takes the show on the road to Namibia, South Africa to interview the International Conference of Reformed Churches (ICRC) Diaconal Committee. This seven-member group from six continents meets quarterly by zoom and in person every two years to discuss matters of concern for the reformed church and how to continue to grow and bless one another. With the world events happening around us, there's no better time to understand how like-minded churches can encourage and enable one another in the many realms of international diaconal work. ![]() Released today: The third we've called, “Neon Kentucky: Six Months After the Flood." This episode is an interview our producer, Trish Duggan, had with Neon Reformed OPC elder Seth Long as he describes the current landscape of Neon and why, six months after the flash flood, this community continues to need the love of Christ to be shown by volunteers from OPC Disaster Response. You won’t want to miss it! You can find The Reformed Deacon on your favorite podcast player. Please subscribe, like, share and comment. ![]() Editor: David P. Nakhla ![]() Trish Duggan, Communications Coordinator, CDM ![]() Allison Groot, Administrative Assistant, CDM The Mercy Minute, a quarterly newsletter of the Committee on Diaconal Ministries, is intended to keep OPC deacons informed and encouraged in their labors. It may include opportunities for networking or training, describe the work that a local diaconate or presbytery diaconal committee is engaged in, or bring attention to a need in the OPC. |