This morning, my congregation honored the tenth anniversary of my ordination by having Chaplain Jonathan Shaw take my Bible Class, and Chaplain Matthew Franke preach the sermon; he preached on the blessing of the office of the ministry from 1 Cor. 3. I was privileged also to baptize a little child, Olaf Francis Emblem, son of Leif and Katie. After the service, the Elders had a special reception in my honor in the undercroft, and Leo Mackay said deeply humbling, kind things about me. (Also, they saved me some food, as it’s usually gone by the time I get to the undercroft – chicken wings, my favorite; hooray!)
Tonight we’re going to a birthday party for a friend. All in all, a great day!
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Good for you, Brother Esget. Congratulations on this significant anniversary of your ordination to the Office of the Holy Ministry. Christ be praised for the good gift that you are to His Church on earth. Many of us, near and far, have been well-served and well-blessed by your faithful confession of the Gospel. Thank you. God bless your continued service for many years to come.
Thank you for your kind words and blessings. I have valued your friendship and pastoral wisdom for many years.