GoodNewsLetter
Number 478 June 19, 2013
ORDINATION
"So the churches were being strengthened in the FAITH, and were increasing in number daily," Acts 16:5.
Every ordination is exciting; after all, a brother is joining in the work of the LORD. This ordination was special because Francisco Yanes, a member for 17 years was ordained. Fran, and his entire family, have been great members from the beginning. After welcoming and thanking all who came, we sang two songs. Sister Laura Duncan sang a special while the ordained brethren went to the next room, to form a Presbytery council.
Richard Carnes of Tulare, was elected to preside over the meeting; which, he handled beautifully. Rick Howard, pastor of Liberty MBC, Modesto, interrogated the candidate. He stayed in Genesis awhile, then to the New Testament. Eric Cooper from Tulare wrote it all down and filled the duty of the clerk. Eric is such a good writer. David Barnum, a member of Citrus Heights, did a great job in explaining the Word, presenting Francisco with a brand new Bible. Steve Miller, Pastor of Redondo Beach, preached a grand message about the ordination; even including the duties of the wives.
Brethren came from the Los Angeles area; including: Redondo Beach, Rialto, Carson and Whittier, California. Closer to home, South of the valley were Tulare, Modesto (twice) and Hughson, California. Finally, Churches nearest to our area included Yuba City, Folsom and, of course, Citrus Heights, California.
THEN, WE ATE AND ATE AND...
