The Baker family has had a whirlwind of a week! Last Wednesday, Pastor and Mrs. Owen flew into UT from OH in order to be present for Greg's doctrinal questioning, family conference, and ordination. On Thursday, my parents drove here from CO, and my in-laws flew in late Friday night from GA. Since Pastor Owen was here, he taught a lesson at C2 on Thursday night.
Friday was doctrinal questioning. It began at 10 and finished around 4:30 that afternoon. So we figured Greg went through 5 or so hours of questioning from a panel of eight men. But it went very well, and the panel unanimously agreed on Greg's worthiness to be ordained!
The men wanted to hear from me for the first few minutes. Greg and I talked about our testimonies, how we came to know each other, and how God lead us here.
We took an hour lunch break which was provided by our wonderful ladies. This questioning was open to the public and several from our church attended.
Then Friday night and Saturday morning was our first annual Family Conference taught by Rev. Joel Owen. We learned Biblical principles in marriage and raising children.
Then Sunday was Greg's ordination service lead by Dominic Gonino and preached by Joel Owen. Both of our parents were in attendance for this service.
Paton had a special outfit from Grammy and Grampa Lavertu for this occasion.
Our mixed ensemble sang "Rise Up O Man of God"
The church presented Greg w/ some gifts...including a pulpit.
There were light refreshments after the service. What a wonderful blessing it was!
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