What does deacon emeritus mean

Has anyone else honored a deacon at their church in this way? SaggyWoman Active Member. Joined: Dec 15, Messages: 17, Likes Received: Joined: Mar 19, Messages: 1, Likes Received: 1.

We've done that before - for about the same reasons. We wanted to thank God for this man's service, and in so doing, encourage the man himself. This served not only as a "thank you," but also a testimony from a life of service to all who were gathered.

Squire Robertsson Administrator. Joined: Jan 16, Messages: 11, Likes Received: 0. OK, this reminds me of a quote Tom Bryant Well-Known Member. He built much of our church facilities with his bare hands. He has served faithfully at this local congregation for almost 30 years.

Though in his mid 80s, Charlie can still be found up at the church working on any number of facility-related issues. These men characterize the patience, endurance, loyalty, sure-footedness, strength, and courage of a sturdy mule. They are examples to all deacons. They are the durable servants of our church. They are men of honor.

They are men of God. Thank you, deacons, for your service to this country and to our church. Yes, we are putting you out to pasture. But the harness is hanging on the fence, and the plow is beside the gate, since you know better than anyone, you never retire from the church. Thank God for Doc and Charlie. Men and women such as these are the unsung heroes of our churches. Accessed 12 Nov. More Definitions for emeritus. Britannica English: Translation of emeritus for Arabic Speakers. Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

Log in Sign Up. Save Word. Definition of emeritus Entry 1 of 2. Definition of emeritus Entry 2 of 2. Did you know? Adjective The adjective emeritus is unusual in two ways: it's frequently used postpositively that is, after the noun it modifies , and it has a plural form— emeriti —when it modifies a plural noun in its second sense.

Examples of emeritus in a Sentence Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective Playdon is the emeritus professor of medical humanities at the University of London. Michael Grodin, an emeritus professor of health law, ethics and human rights at the Boston University School of Public Health.

First Known Use of emeritus Noun , in the meaning defined above Adjective , in the meaning defined at sense 1. Learn More About emeritus.