Fathers Day 2009

Happy Fathers day! This was my first Fathers day that I received a card and a hug. Elijah is almost seven months old. Maggie and Elijah presented me with a card on our way to church this morning. It was a strange but neat privilege to have this happen. I praise God for my wife and son! I also gave my father a call and told him "happy fathers day!" I pray that God will allow me to be a godly father like the one I have is. I have a great example of what a godly father should be like. Thank you Dad!

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Ordination

I realize I have not been posting. For the last nine months or so I have been working and studying for my ordination. On June 6, I met with about 25 pastors and laymen to question me on what I believe. Praise the Lord that they saw that I was able to handle the Bible well and defend what I believe. On June 7, I was officially ordained by Bethel Baptist Church. I was able to pick who I would like to speak at this service. I choose to have my brother read a favorite passage of scripture. I choose my dad and Pastor Thompson to bring a challenge from God's Word. It was a great opportunity to go through this process and God really stretched me through it all. I am extremely thankful to God for how He gave me the gentleness, patience, and humble attitude through it all! I am also very thankful for my parents who are great examples of what a pastor and wife should be. I have a lot to live up to. I am also thankful for Pastor Thompson and Rev. John Huggins (also recently ordained) for their help in my preparation. I am thankful for Jesse Johnston, for his friendship and simply being able to talk about anything. He is like a brother. Iron sharpening iron. I am thankful for Bethel Baptist Church in their helping me move forward with what God has for me. "Believers do what they want; disciples do the will of God."

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