Photo Blog: Sojourn Elder Installation Ceremony, November 2009

November 23, 2009 by BobbyGilles
Filed under Stories from the Road

Last Wednesday night at the Sojourn Members’ Meeting, our community gained seven new elders. You’ve read Lead Pastor Daniel Montgomery’s recap of this night. Now, check out Art Director Michael Winters’ photo coverage:

Pastor Daniel addresses the members, while the seven elders-in-process stand by the stage. From left to right: new Pastors Nathan Ivey, James Santos, Ty Thorne, Simon Groce, Jared Kennedy, Bryce Butler and Gary Almon.

Former Sojourn elder Les Groce. In back is Worship Pastor-elder Mike Cosper.

Pastoral Assistant Michael Morgan recites the poem he wrote for this occasion.

Pastor Daniel Ems with Pastors Daniel Montgomery and Mike Cosper.

Pastor Daniel introduces the special “shepherd’s staff” given to each of the new elders.

Sojourn members applaud our new elders.

Our current elders pray for their new fellow-elders.

Many of our members were able to take part in this occasion.

God bless the men who will lead us forward into 2010.

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