Ordination

This past Sunday, Kirk was ordained as a pastor at his home church, Helmar Lutheran, in Illinois. The service was very nice, and many friends and family came to celebrate with us.

Today we packed up the moving truck (with lots of help!) and are getting ready to leave for North Dakota tomorrow morning. We will spend the night in the cities on Wednesday and arrive in Larimore Thursday afternoon. Please pray for us to be kept safe as we travel and that all the driving would go smoothly.

Kirk's family and his Aunt Barb

A quick family picture

Kirk and his childhood Sunday School classmates (and friends!)- Brandon, Rachel, Kirk, Emily & Brad

Kirk admonishing his "congregation"--they have some pretty funny looks on their faces.

Some of our dear friends who came to celebrate with us.
Kirk and several of the Helmar/former Helmar pastors

Kirk & I with Pastor Bob & Gloria Lee. Pastor Lee is the president of our church body and was the one who ordained Kirk.

Our nice coursages that Ron & Ann had made for us.