Last Sunday, Yi Khen, one of our elders, preached the first sermon in our new series Essentially, GCC—a reminder of who we are as a church and what makes us different.Acts 6:1-7 shows us why deacons matter. The early church was growing, but with growth came challenges. Instead of ignoring the needs, the apostles appointed deacons—godly, wise, and mature servants—to ensure the church remained united and the gospel remained central.Service is hard. It requires humility, not for the sake of recognition, but because Jesus Himself knelt first. He redefined what it means to serve, giving His very life for us. As GCC prepares to send out two church-planting teams, we’re reminded that we must first put our own house in order. A church that is divided or distracted will struggle to be a light to the world.May we be a church that serves with joy, unity, and Christlike humility—because He first served us.