This past week, our church ordained four new deacons , and the occasion was especially meaningful for me. Since arriving in 2018, I’ve worked closely with all of them in various ministries. Some of them have children in our youth ministry , so I also have a close relationship with their children spanning from 6th grade to 11th grade. I’ve attended and participated in several deacon ordination services over the years, but this one stood out because of a unique touch. Our inter