FOR HOLLY

The voice of the deacon listens
             and God is well pleased.

The voice in the heart of the deacon holds:
              God's peace
              God's love
              God's compassion
              God's mercy
      and pours living water into the Body of Christ:
              the lonely
              the needy
              the homeless
              the forgotten
              the broken
              the community

The voice of the deacon is the
              touch of the shepherd
              always guiding
              always nurturing
              always loving

The voice of the deacon is the incarnational presence in the world
                                                                                  .........in action.

I wrote this for my friend Holly who is in her field placement in the deaconate. With God's grace, she will be ordained in February of 2013. I have learend so much from my wise, spiritual friend.  Someone once said, "Holly is a living icon of service". She is a blessing to me and especially to those she ministers to.