Ordination Anniversary- 42 years

                                                                                             

This blessing of husband, John, by Circuit pastors

 took place at the Opening service for the Convention

 of the Southeastern District on May 9, 2022.

 It was a touching point of the transition

 in ministry that is currently happening as he finishes up 

his three terms of this elected postition.

John at Prince of Peace Lutheran Church-

Springfield, Virginia 

where he served 24 years in this parish.

 Today, July 13, 2022 is the 42nd Anniversary

 of John's Ordination.

This brotherhood is a very special bond

 and it is a honor to serve with them.

 Prince of Peace held a reception to honor his 10 years

 of serving as the Southeastern District President.

We have been very blessed to serve this District.

 I give thanks for the way that God has blessed

 the callings of John and all the places he has served.

We await the next chapter 

and the unveiling of God's good plan.

A friend sent this photo to me taken in

 the early 90's at a Southeastern District Conference. 

Sometimes we just don't know how 

we will be connected in life with the people

 we serve with along the way.

Standing next to John is the then 

District President Rev. Dr. Richard T. Hinz

 and seated to the far right on the photo is 

Rev. Dr. Jon Diefenthaler who also served as 

a District President in the SED.

The three men captured here would

 all hold the same office of leadership.

On this ordination anniversary, we give thanks

 for all the mentors, the encouragers, 

and the servant leaders along the way 

in all these years of ministry.

Truly the gift and blessings of the Holy Spirit

have shaped and given great good to John.

 We give thanks.