I really appreciate all the prayers and phone calls this week.  I am doing so much better and I know it is because you cared so much.  I hate we did not get to have Church on Sunday and I feel responsible for that.  Hopefully in the future I will not have to call off Church simply because I can not make it.  Lets make up for it this week by having a great turnout and celebrating the calling of a new servant of God.

This Sunday will be the Ordination of Larry Thacker.  When I say a new servant of God that is misleading.  Larry and Linda have been very active in God’s work for many years, Larry is just going to make it official on Sunday.  After the service on Sunday we will have a greeting for Larry and Linda in the fellowship hall.  This is a big step for the Thacker”s as well as for Bartimaeus.  This will be the first service like this in our church history that I can remember.  It is an exciting event that will start the ministry of a new young minister and we will be a big part of it.  I will ask Larry to act as the associate pastor until he is called to pastor a church of his own.  He will be able to minister to us as we minister to him.  I am excited about the future and what it holds for Larry & Linda.  At the service this week you will have a chance to ask Larry questions as well as give him any advise you may have for him.
I hope you will make plans to be at this historical event on Sunday and help us celebrate the life changing decision that Larry and Linda are making. Remember to keep doing good things and let God show you how much he loves you.  We love you and can’t wait to see you on Sunday!

Pastor David & Pris