Exactly a week ago I wrote that the highlight of my ministry so far would be that weekend when I was an assisting minister at the ordination of my friend. Well a week on I can honestly say I was right!
What an incredible day we had together at Chester Cathedral & then in Liverpool.
Praise God my back held out - doubled some of my med's - & I was OK with the travelling, but to be honest I would have walked there if I had to.
The service was superb - Methodism at its best. Great singing, good preacher, if a little repetitive!
My only minor gripe was that more modern stuff was only used while Holy Communion was distributed & not within the main body of the service, but perhaps having them all together meant that a really worshipful atmosphere was created.
The ordination part of the service was so moving it brought a tear to the eye, & at the end when the President asked the newly ordained presbtyers to turn & face us the applause was huge. At the end of the service we processed out & the congregation clapped & some cheered it was a wonderful joyous memorable moment.
The picture above will be treasured for ever. Such joy on Julies face!
Afterwards catching up with the friends & family was a precious time & the next day we explored some of Liverpool's Dock & especially the Beatles museum which surprisingly I enjoyed!
For the umpteenth time thank you Julie! and Praise you Jesus!
