This was one of the most exciting Sundays we have had in my brief time as pastor at Mt. Tabor. We had two new families join the church - Don and Sue Coffey and Norm and Terri Sharbaugh. The church was very excited about the additions. We had 197 in attendance and I enjoyed preaching on Heaven from Revelation 21.
On Sunday evening, we had an ordination service for our three new deacons: Dave Starkey, Mark Powers, and Scott Ludlow. Each of the men shared their personal testimony of salvation, and I did a little Bible study with the church on the subject of "Laying on of Hands" and how that was used in Scripture for church leaders. The current deacons: Steve Hine and Russ Dulin seem to be relieved to have some more men join the group.
Following the service, we had a reception for the deacons and a good number of folks showed up for cake and punch.
This week, we will be making preparations for the Missions's Conference that starts Sunday and goes through Wednesday. I am praying that God would enlarge our church's vision for missions.
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