"O give thanks unto the LORD; call upon his name: make known his deeds among the people."

This weekend, the Lord was so gracious to us, blessing us with an abundance of His felt presence, showing His approval for the ministry and ordination of Elder John Yadamec, and once more granting His kindness to us.

I would love to describe His "deeds among the people," but am quite tired from the weekend. However, I will try to give a few highlights.

First, here is a photo of the presbytery that ordained Brother John:

Pictured from Left to Right: Row 1, Elder John Yadamec, Elder Chris Crouse. Row 2, Elder Eugene Janes, Brother Tom Lewis, Brother Jim Gambill, Brother Paul Reynolds. Row 3, Elder Jeff Cochran, Elder Charles Whitten, Elder H. D. Fulmer, Elder Jim Ridings, Elder Marty Smith. Row 4, Brother Dennis Stremmel, Brother Jeff Zimmerman, Brother Gordon Ten Pass, Brother Galvin Ten Pass, Elder Paul Blair, Elder Loyce Fuller, Elder Tim Montgomery, Brother Ben Anderson, Elder Garland Broadway, and Elder David Harrison.

On Friday night, the Lord blessed Elder Smith and Elder Fulmer to preach wonderful sermons that rejoiced our hearts and honored the Lord.

On Saturday, the ordination took place. Elder Charles Whitten questioned Brother John, and asked several pertinent doctrinal questions, which Brother John answered very ably.

Elder Loyce Fuller then offered the ordination prayer while we layed hands on Brother John, Elder Fuller's prayer was very sweet.

Elder Tim Montgomery then charged Brother John to stand strong in the doctrine, never wavering in the faith once delivered to the saints.

I then charged Brother John to be patient and gentle as he stands firmly in the truth, never warring or fighting with those he serves, but meekly teaching.

Brother John was then returned to the church as Elder John Yadamec.

Then Saturday afternoon, and again Sunday morning, the Lord once again blessed Elders Smith and Fulmer!

One of the highlights, other than the wonderful visitors and the encouragement from the ministry, was the singing of praise to our Lord. The singing this weekend was some of the very best I have heard in a long time, it was a time of glory to God in the highest, and edification for us.

I will not soon forget this weekend, I thank our precious Lord for His kindnesses toward us!