2.10.2011

Ordained

On January 30, 2011 Dan was ordained as a Minister of the Word and Sacrament. The service and reception were held at our church, this was such a sweet time with our relatives and church family. We glorify GOD as HE is the one who has carried us through many years of schooling and preparation to equip Dan for the pastorate.

Dan answering the constitutional questions (to the candidate) for ordination

Laying on of hands and prayer of ordination by church leaders

When we begain this journey, Graham was a baby...now we are a family of five!  Side note: The sash Dan is wearing is very meaningful to him.  Two (graduated) students in our youth group visited Ghana several years ago on a mission trip, and brought this back for Dan.  He promised them he would wear it for the first time at his ordination.  It is handmade and I think it is so intricate and beautiful!

Our big 'ole family (minus my brother and his family, they had already gone home)

P.K.'s ;)
(preacher's kids) 

Our church hostesses went all out to prepare a wonderful reception for all to enjoy.  What a wonderful evening!

Our pastor, Dan's mentor


Thank you, Lord!

3 comments:

Melissa said...

Wow! Congratulations to Dan! What an awesome day that was, I'm sure!!

R said...

i have tears in my eyes! so many lovely shots. esp you from behind in the pew with miss millie. :0)

Kimmy said...

This is wonderful... I might be late but it's not lost on me! How I love what the LORD is doing in your life.. Congratulations to Dan! ~ kim