I am ordained as a deacon in the church of Norway. A deacon in my church is it's own occupation, not a step on the road to become a priest.
For many years I worked in a congregation here in Trondheim, doing social work, sent out by my church. Every Sunday I served during the holy service together with the pastor, and my main duty was to help in the communion. People were given bread by the priest, I gave them wine, "This is the blood of Jesus".
Being God's servant, serve at the table, is one of the most meaningful tasks I ever do. The last seven years I have been working in the diocese administration though, which means that I don't serve regularly in the church service any more. Therefore the last few weeks have been a blessing. Due to different circumstances I have served in three different service where my main task again has been to serve at the table. A blessing which lifts my life closer to the holiness.
The photo is from Durham cathedral, which we visited on our way to Lindisfarne. The Last Supper Table made by Colin Wilbourn.
