With great enthusiasm, relief, and exhalation, we have finally reached a goal that began nearly 7 years ago while on staff with New Beginnings Community Church in Memphis.
Over the weekend, in the presence of many friends and relatives, I took my ordination vows and formally became an ordained pastor. There were many highlights to the weekend:
- being with friends and family who were willing to travel hundreds of miles to be celebrate with us
- an incredible party, with incredible food--beef tenderloin, crab cakes (that someone said were like a. . .well nevermind, they were really good), jumbo shrimp, stuffed mushrooms, stuffed potatos, marinated chicken skewers, Corky's ribs, etc., etc. at our home that was facilitated by folks from our church and friends we have made in the community. To top it off, our good friend from the community provided a fabulous chocolate cake with chocolate and coffee flavored butter filling.
- a beautifully orchestrated worship service that featured our good friend, Claudia Wootton, leading a very talented worship team.
- breaking bread and serving communion for the first time
I really stand in awe at what it took for God to sustain us through the entire process and to bring us to this point. I can genuinely say that I eagerly look forward to ministering the gospel of the kingdom in the community he sends us to.
For those of you that have been along for any part of the ride, thank you for your encouragement, prayers, and support.
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