Ordination Service

It was a tremendous honor to sit down with brothers from Bethel Baptist Church, North Vernon, my future pastor at Grace Chapel Baptist Church of Kingwood, WV, Bro. Mike Argabrite, and brothers from several neighboring churches this weekend as they examined me for ordination into Christian pastoral ministry.  It was an even greater delight to gather with the congregation of Bethel and many guests Sunday night for the ordination service as the church affirmed that they have seen God working through me and calling me to pastoral service.  Thank you, brothers and sisters at Bethel, for the opportunity to serve among you for the last twelve years, and thank you, brothers and sisters at Grace Chapel, for the opportunity to come and serve among you in coming years.

Audio may be downloaded by clicking on the names below, or played by clicking the arrows below.

Opening Scripture, Call to Order, and Candidate’s Testimony

Second Scripture Reading–1 Timothy 4:6-16

Charge to the Churches (Sending and Receiving)

Charge to the Candidate

Closing Prayer

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Report from The Exchange

Last Sunday, church planter and pastor Joe Swords visited us at Bethel Baptist Church to fill us in on the work that God is doing in Clio, Michigan, at The Exchange.  It’s well worth the five minutes to hear of God’s unexpected kindnesses, as well as ways we can pray for and otherwise support this work.  Click on the arrow below, or right-click and choose “Save As” here to download.

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“Spirit-Powered Bus Moving” (Galatians 6:1-5)–Video

As those who live according to the Spirit, you and I are to help each other escape sin and endure suffering, even as we exert ourselves to pull our own weight.  See more here:

https://www.youtube-nocookie.com/v/d-fhNcuvtTw?version=3&hl=en_US&rel=0

Thanks again to my pastor, Bro. Ricky Persons, for the privilege of filling the pulpit at Bethel.  The sermon is also available in mp3 format here, or listen below:

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