8.29.2009

An Ordination Celebration

I'm all smiles today in anticipation of ordination tomorrow! :) Immanuel Lutheran Church in Independence, Iowa at 3pm.

I'm overflowing with thankfulness and enthusiasm. The Creator and Sustainer of All oftentimes leaves me speechless. Today I don't have the words to describe how thankful I am to be at this exciting point in my life's journey. I am very, very, very, immensely thankful to the family and friends who have been such wonderful vessels of support and encouragement.

The Church is a unique creation - filled with beauty, challenge, conflict, mystery, and life-giving spiritual sustenance. Tomorrow I will make a commitment within a supportive community of faith to be a leader in God's church on earth. And God will make a commitment to walking with me every step of the way. And all those gathered will commit to praying and supporting God's work through the Church. I love that we all make commitments together tomorrow - because, like all of life, the journey of faith is a team effort: a trail we never have to walk alone.

2 comments:

  1. Congratulations Emily. I'm sure it was a beautiful and blessed day.

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  2. Congratulations Emily. I'm sure it was a beautiful and blessed day.

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