Vol. 10: No. 14
December 5, 2022

In this episode, we continue with the OPC National Diaconal Summit IV 2022 recordings as Rev. Al Tricarico brings us, “The Deacon and His Community”. This one is chock full of insights and practical takeaways for deacons, as well as for all Christians. Rather than summarize, here are a few quotes from Rev. Tricarico in the episode that will leave you wanting more:

• — “See the encounter [with a stranger] as an opportunity to serve, not a nuisance to avoid.” 
   
• —“[A stranger] is made in God’s image, has a value and therefore is worth knowing.”
   
• —“Let generosity prevail.”
   
• —“Diaconal work can be reactive, but it doesn't only have to be reactive.”
   
• —“When you welcome a person in need, you honor Jesus.”
   
• —“Hospitality is in a sense a living parable of the gospel.”
   
• —“What do we want to be as a church, a fortress or haven?”

You can find the video versions of all of the OPC National Diaconal Summit recordings on OPCCDM.org, along with many other diaconal resources.

Email David Nakhla or producer Trish Duggan with your questions or comments: diaconalministries@opc.org.

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You can find all the National Diaconal Summit IV video recordings, along with lots more on OPCCDM.org. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Like and share, and leave a comment. We like comments.

Allison Hill, Administrative Assistant, CDM
allison.hill@opc.org

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.