Ready and Willing, Lord, Here am I.
Gotta Testify!
Last Sunday one of REstore's own, David McDaniel was ordained as a minister. David is a special person and his family, friends, co-workers and members of the 2bc body came to show support and lay hands on a man who God will surely use to bring Himself glory and bring help and healing in our hurting world.
After being nominated for ordination and confirmed by the church members present, David was given the opportunity to present his testimony. He comes from a long line of Christians active in the church and community-at-large. He has been educated in the faith and has also had the opportunity to apply his knowledge at a chaplain residency at Baptist Hospital for the last year. He is excited for the future and his heart's desire is to be a pastor, helping those in need and investing in the body of believers. Then came the laying of hands. Everyone was invited to lay hands on David and Erin as they set out on their new adventure in Kansas City. James and I were a little nervous about what to say during the laying of hands so we decided that we would ask the Carberry's to join us. The four of us together came up with a four-part cheer in which each of us spoke a syllable of "Con-Grat-U-La-tions!" We even practiced! But our plans were abandoned when we reached the front of the line. Instead we hugged and wished them well. It was a bittersweet moment. I'm sad that we didn't get to spend more time with them. I hope in the future David and Erin remember this time and feel blessed and encouraged.
David and Erin, we are praying for you and we hope that you come back to visit us often. We know that God has great things in store for your lives and your marriage! You always have a place at 2bc-Downtown Little Rock! Also, don't be surprised if we call you next time we're in KC and invite you to go get some burnt ends!