Ephesians 4: 11-13
And He (Christ) gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the shepherds and teachers, to equip the saints for the work of the ministry, for building up the body of Christ, until we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, to mature manhood, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ.
It was a glorious day.
The weather was beautiful, gently warm with a cool breeze and a blue sky with big white puffy clouds. Out of town guest were: Dave and Bonnie Nies of Lawton, OK (Angie’s parents); Gerald Keim of Topeka, KS (Angie’s Grandpa); Jerry Nies and two sons- Connor and Gavin of Atlanta, GA (Angie’s brother); Chet and Pam Cross of Kennett Square, PA (Angie’s sister and brother-in-law); Rev. Richard Mayer of Lawton, OK (confirmed Sean, Married us and baptized Zach, also encourage Sean into the ministry and supported us); Rev. Patrick and Lisa Cox and daugther Elise of York, PA (our Pastor and his wife from St. John Lutheran church, York, PA-good friend and encouraged Sean into the ministry, the church supported us); Rev. Kent Burreson, M.A., S.T.M., Ph.D of St. Louis, MO (Assistant Professor Systematic Theology Concordia Seminary, Sean had him for several classes and greatly looked up to him..Sean asked him to preach at his Ordination Service)
Sean’s family was not able to attend. They so much wanted to be here. His father had to take a manditory leave the week prior and had to work that week. They are very supportive and proud of Sean and they were present in spirit.
Ordaining Sean, was the Eastern district President, Rev. Dr. Brunner and also attending were 4 other Lutheran pastors from the area.
The processional cross was carried by Seth.
The enterance hymn: Lift High the Cross: Lift high the cross, the love of Christ porclaim, Till all the world adore His sacared name. O Lord, once lifted on the glorious tree, As Thou hast promised, draw us all to Thee.
The reccessional Hymn: The Church’s One Foundation: The Church’s one foundation Is Jesus Christ, her Lord; She is His new creation by water and the Word. From heav’n He came and sought her to be His holy bride; with His own blood He bought her, and for her life He died.
There was a wonderful dinner reception in the Church Fellowship Hall.
And since pictures are worth a thousand words…
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