It’s a beautiful thing when a community comes together to celebrate the dedication and hard work of its members. Recently, St Faith’s Church Gaywood LEP in King’s Lynn did just that, welcoming three of its serving team into the prestigious Company of Servers. This special occasion was marked with a joyful Sunday morning service, where the congregation gathered to acknowledge the tireless efforts of those who serve their community with love and devotion. The Company of Servers, a organization that seeks to promote and support those who serve in churches, was represented by its Chairman General, Barry Moore, who joined the congregation as a guest preacher.
The ceremony was a heartwarming affair, with John, Ethan, and Peter, three dedicated members of the St Faith’s serving team, being awarded their blue medals in recognition of their commitment to serving others. The medals were presented during a special ceremony, which was an integral part of the morning worship service. It was a moment of great pride for the recipients, their families, and the entire congregation, who came together to celebrate the importance of service and community. Rev Kyla Sørensen, the Team Rector at St. Faith’s, was beaming with pride as she welcomed Barry Moore and congratulated the new members of the Company of Servers. As someone who has personally experienced the value of being part of the Company of Servers, having joined the Australian Chapter whilst living there, Rev Kyla was delighted to see her own team members being recognized in this way.
Rev Kyla’s words of appreciation and admiration for her team were heartfelt and sincere. She emphasized the importance of acknowledging the time and effort that the servers give to assisting with worship, and expressed her gratitude for their dedication. “We are so blessed to have such a dedicated team serving in church,” she said. “We want to recognize the importance of all the time our servers give to assisting with our worship. It was such a pleasure to welcome Barry, to hear a little about the Company of Servers, and to celebrate as young and old alike come together to answer God’s call.” Her words captured the essence of the occasion, which was not only a celebration of the servers but also a testament to the power of community and the impact that individuals can have when they come together to serve others.
The Company of Servers is an organization that seeks to promote and support those who serve in churches, and its presence at St Faith’s Church Gaywood LEP was a significant moment in the life of the congregation. By recognizing the importance of serving, the Company of Servers aims to encourage those who are already serving to continue their good work, and to inspire others to join them. As Rev Kyla so eloquently put it, the Company of Servers is all about “answering God’s call” and living out one’s faith through service to others. By welcoming John, Ethan, and Peter into the Norwich Chapter of the Company of Servers, St Faith’s Church Gaywood LEP is demonstrating its commitment to nurturing a culture of service and community, where everyone can feel valued and supported.
The congregation at St Faith’s Church Gaywood LEP is a vibrant and diverse community, and the ceremony to welcome the new members of the Company of Servers was a wonderful example of this. The fact that the ceremony was an integral part of the morning worship service highlighted the importance of service and community in the life of the church. The presence of Barry Moore, the Chairman General of the Company of Servers, added a sense of significance and occasion to the proceedings, and his words of encouragement and appreciation were warmly received by the congregation. As the congregation celebrated the dedication and hard work of its servers, it was clear that this was a community that valued and cherished the contributions of all its members, regardless of age or background.
For those who would like to learn more about St Faith’s Church Gaywood LEP and the Company of Servers, there are plenty of resources available. The church’s website, achurchnearyou.com/stfaithgaywood, is a great place to start, and the Company of Servers’ website, companyofservers.org, provides a wealth of information about the organization’s mission and values. As the congregation at St Faith’s Church Gaywood LEP continues to grow and thrive, it is clear that the values of service, community, and dedication will remain at the heart of all that they do. The ceremony to welcome John, Ethan, and Peter into the Company of Servers was a wonderful celebration of these values, and a reminder that, even in a busy and often fragmented world, there are still communities that come together to support and uplift one another.
