I felt compelled to write a little something to update you all about Jason's ordination at Faith that I had the privilege to attend last night. I apologize for the fact that I have no pictures! Grandpa gave the charge for Jason before the ordination became official, beginning with "This is truly the season of B-L-T," and followed with a three-point speech about how he needs to love the Word of God and henceforth Belive It, Live It, and Teach It. He finished with a story from a trip with Frank and Marie Drown about an Ecuadorian woman who has full confidence that her son, killed by a poisonous snake, is now in heaven. Grandpa closed by telling Jason that he needs to go out with urgency and bring the Word to a world full of snake-bitten people.
There were also some solid small sermons given by Pastor Bouwer and Pastor Pitsenberger (my new personal favorite). Basically, it was a great night of giving God the glory for bestowing Jason and the other guys there with gifts useful for serving the church. And I have to say, the whole event was a little poignant for me (and I am sure for most others in our family), as almost exactly two years ago to the day we sat gathered in front of that same stage for Nikki's funeral. It's cool to see God's faithfulness to our family through all the high and lows. And keeping us united together in the process.
Congrats to Jason and family - it was awesome to see!
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cool. pictures, anyone?
Well said Anna. Thank you for sharing.
Thanks for giving us a synopsis of the service. Anna - you should consider being a reporter.
We know many were there "in spirit" Wednesday night, as it's not possible for everyone with schedules of life and responsibilities to attend. But, we were touched by how many of you came out to his ordination. It meant a lot to have our family share important events with us this week.
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