Monthly Archives: July 2009

There were about two hundred people in attendance on Thursday night. I was amazed by how many people – friends, neighbours, former co-workers – attended in addition to congregational members. I believe my only regret is that it took so … Continue reading →

In addition to Grace Notes singing, there were numerous other musicians and singers in the service. In this photo you see Beth on piano, Pastor Dennis on guitar, Bob and Brendan on percussion. They filled the church with beautiful sound. … Continue reading →

Fran read the first reading (NRSV) Isaiah 6:1-8 In the year that King Uzziah died, I saw the Lord sitting on a throne, high and lofty; and the hem of his robe filled the temple. 2 Seraphs were in attendance … Continue reading →

After the laying on of hands, the stole, chausible and bible were presented by Mary. These are the words the Bishop said: Receive this stole as a sign of your work, and walk in obedience to the Lord Jesus, serving … Continue reading →

This photo is from the beginning of the laying on of hands section of the service. I particularly like this photo because it shows Judy & Nigel’s bible, which is sitting on the podium and was processed in. I believe … Continue reading →

The beginning of the ordination service. My god-daughter, Amy, is leading the entourage with the procession of the cross. Here you see Pastor Orville processing with the bible that Nigel and Judy gave to me. It is a reproduction of … Continue reading →

Anytime there’s a rehearsal it actually means “hurry up and wait.” I was so fortunate to have Pastor Lynn be the Service Co-ordinator. This meant she was doing all the running around trying to organize people. I got to sit … Continue reading →

Doug and I hosted a supper for sixty people, at the church, prior to the ordination service. We had a lovely turkey supper. It was an opportunity to thank everyone as well hoping that folks wouldn’t have to rush to … Continue reading →

Here is the bulletin cover. It took til Thursday morning to get all the musicians confirmed. I didn’t mind having a bit of a last minute rush as I wanted to acknowledge everyone who participated in the service, and the … Continue reading →

July 15th, yesterday, was our 31st wedding anniversary. Last year, at this time, we were out in Calgary and my brother and sister-in-law (Gordon and Dyanne) gave us this wonderful bottle of champagne. It came in a fancy metal box! … Continue reading →