I´ll praise my maker while I've breath, and when my voice is
lost in death, praise shall employ my nobler powers; my days of praise shall
ne'er be past, while life, and thought, and being last, or immortality endures. V. 1
of hymn by Isaac Watts
Today in one of the sessions, we heard from the retiring
pastors. It’s always one of my favorite
parts of Annual Conference. Each retiree
had three minutes to speak. Most
reminisced about their years of service.
How can you summarize years and years of service, prayers, worship,
sitting by hospital beds, raising funds, marrying, burying, moving, meetings,
and baptizing in three minutes? One of
those retiring officiated at our wedding.
I remember the day he showed up at our house and asked Joe and me to be
MYF leaders. I am appreciative of all
the ministers who were my pastors before I became one and now appreciate those
who serve with me and help support me in my ministry. I hope that when I get my three minutes, there
will be those sitting on the conference floor thinking, job well done.
Holy God, thank you for calling your children into ministry.
We especially pray for pastors who sacrifice and serve. Help us all to be open to your calls in our
lives. Kin Jesus’ name, Amen.
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