Ordination celebrations: August 2-10, 2023

Today we celebrate the ordination anniversaries of:

  • Rev. Sharon Brown, Spirit of Joy, Clarkdale, who celebrates 10 years on August 2.

  • Rev. Mark Perry, Sierra Evangelical, Sierra Vista, who celebrates 37 years on August 2.

  • Rev. Thomas McFarland, who celebrates 37 years on August 3.

  • Rev. Janet Richardson, who celebrates 34 years on August 6.

  • Rev. Richard Peterson, who celebrates 30 years on August 8.

  • Rev. John Hoelter, who celebrates 56 years on August 9.

  • Rev. Joseph Dillon, who celebrates 47 years on August 10.

View all our ordination anniversaries here.

Ever-living God, strengthen and sustain our rostered ministers, that with patience and understanding they may love and care for your people. Grant that together they may follow in the way of Jesus Christ, our Savior and Lord, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever.
— Amen