SPECIAL OCCASIONS
We all are familiar with special occasions that mark our
lives. It may be a birthday, a wedding,
an anniversary, an achievement, a promotion or various other things that set
that moment apart from the daily routine. Such is the occasion for Pastor Bruce Johnson. As so many of you know,
Dr. Bruce and Bonnie
have given their lives to serving the Body of Christ through pastoring and
teaching. Their ministry across the
years has been nothing short of significant.
Bruce has served the flock at Deer Flat for over twelve
years. His service to the Lord and the
people is a beautiful picture of faithfulness. The amount of miles he’s driven, classes taught, sermons preached,
funerals conducted, weddings officiated, counseling sessions invested and
prayers prayed is probably something that only heaven has recorded. Here’s what I know… it was a lot, and it was
done with a servant's heart!
He and Bonnie have been a team and they have given so freely
of themselves to care for and shepherd people. Dr. Bruce is transitioning from part time staff to a volunteer
shepherd. He is really looking forward
to having a chance to write and create good resource materials for teaching and
tracts for witnessing. We are most
fortunate to have Bruce and Bonnie continue as part of the flock. I have been so grateful for Dr. Bruce’s
wonderful, supportive spirit. He’s been
an outstanding teammate.
We want to celebrate and appreciate he and Bonnie on Sunday,
January 17th in the morning services. I hope you’ll take this month and let them
know what a huge blessing they are and to thank them for their selfless
service. All of us are better because of
them!
Another special occasion is having Rabbi Jeremy Gimpel with us on Tuesday evening at
7:00 pm. Jeremy comes to us from Israel. Along with being a Rabbi, Jeremy is also an
officer with the Israel Defense Force, an attorney, a father and a
husband. He is a sought after speaker
and he will be speaking about Current events happening in Israel in view
of the End Times. You will find this
to be one of those unforgettable evenings. Join me in reaching out and inviting friends
and neighbors. There will be an offering taken, so come prepared to give. Childcare for Nursery through Kindergarten
will be available!
Finally, every Sunday is a special occasion at Deer
Flat. This Sunday is no exception. I can’t wait to see you. Come expecting a great morning.
Loving you and Him,
Pastor D
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