preparation for Deaconess

The Mission school this year has been taught by Miss Theodotes Boykin, a most sincere Christian woman, who has done excellent work. I regret we shall lose her next year, as she will enter upon a course of preparation for Deaconess. 

(Source: The Rev. J. E. King, Parochial Report, St. James’ Church, Pittsboro, 1907 Journal of Convention, 103)