Then the events of Sunday, June 2nd reinforced what a happy anniversary this has been. First, my colleague in ministry, Charles Barton, preached an excellent sermon on the "Golden Rule." But the moment that was really touching was when he reminded the congregation that we were marking my first year anniversary and the third for our music director, Terry Flanagan. The applause we both received was heart-warming and it is indicative of the good time we are all having working together. But the day was not over!
In the afternoon we had the Ordination Service for the now Rev. Kenneth Godshall. And once again the Rev. Dr. Susan Andrews, General Presbyter for Hudson River Presbytery, was in the pulpit. I say once again because she preached that first Sunday of June last year while Elisabeth and I were lingering over brunch. Her message set the stage for a moving ritual of ordination as Ken knelt on the chancel with all the pastors and elders in the sanctuary coming forward to lay on hands and pray for him.
The other day I spoke with my father on the phone and he commented on reading this blog--he said, "It sounds like you have a happy bunch out there!" We certainly do! It has been a happy year, we are happy to be here, and it was a happy anniversary. The happy news is that there are many more anniversaries to come.
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| Rev. Dr. William Crawford with Rev. Kenneth Godshall |
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| Owen Godshall |
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| Susan Andrews |
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