The Archdeacon of Tema North, The Venerable Isaac Quartey, has urged newly ordained priests of the Diocese to remain steadfast in their divine calling as they begin the demanding journey of ministry.
Preaching at the Ordination Service of Nine Deacons into the Priesthood at the SS. Alban & Matthew Cathedral, the Archdeacon delivered a thought-provoking sermon that challenged the clergy to embrace humility, integrity, and spiritual focus in their service to God and humanity.
He cautioned against ambition and materialism, emphasizing that ministry must never be driven by personal gain or influence. “If you follow envelopes,” he warned, “you will end up preaching nonsense.”
The Venerable who doubled as the Retreat Conductor reminded the newly ordained that their true mission is twofold: “to warn the sinner and to cheer the saint.” This, he explained, captures the balance of truth and grace that every servant of God must uphold, echoing the message beautifully expressed in A&M 355.
Calling for unwavering devotion and sincerity in service, the Archdeacon urged the newly ordained priests to seek God’s approval rather than human applause, noting that true spiritual authority flows from obedience, not ambition.
The solemn ordination service marked a significant moment in the life of the Diocese as nine deacons were admitted into the holy order of priesthood, committing themselves to the ministry of Word and Sacrament.
If you follow envelope, you will preach ‘nonsense’- Venerable Isaac Quartey
The Archdeacon of Tema North, The Venerable Isaac Quartey, has urged newly ordained priests of the Diocese to remain steadfast in their divine calling as they begin the demanding journey of ministry.
Preaching at the Ordination Service of Nine Deacons into the Priesthood at the SS. Alban & Matthew Cathedral, the Archdeacon delivered a thought-provoking sermon that challenged the clergy to embrace humility, integrity, and spiritual focus in their service to God and humanity.
He cautioned against ambition and materialism, emphasizing that ministry must never be driven by personal gain or influence. “If you follow envelopes,” he warned, “you will end up preaching nonsense.”
The Venerable who doubled as the Retreat Conductor reminded the newly ordained that their true mission is twofold: “to warn the sinner and to cheer the saint.” This, he explained, captures the balance of truth and grace that every servant of God must uphold, echoing the message beautifully expressed in A&M 355.
Calling for unwavering devotion and sincerity in service, the Archdeacon urged the newly ordained priests to seek God’s approval rather than human applause, noting that true spiritual authority flows from obedience, not ambition.
The solemn ordination service marked a significant moment in the life of the Diocese as nine deacons were admitted into the holy order of priesthood, committing themselves to the ministry of Word and Sacrament.
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