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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 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. Rev. Tricarico's notes can be found here.

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