Graffius Ordained in Lincoln, NE

(l-r: Dr Pastor Paul Manual, John Pethtel, Steve Graffius,
Nick Kersten, Gordon Lawton, Steve Osborn and Rod Henry)

On Sabbath day, February 27, Steven Graffius, Pastor of the Living Word Seventh Day Baptist Fellowship, was ordained to the Ministry. The Council to examine him was held Friday evening and the service of ordination commenced at two-ish on Sabbath afternoon.

Delegates, friends and family were present from Colorado, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Iowa, Illinois, Nebraska, Georgia, Alabama and Florida. (If I missed someone let me know)

Pastor Rod Henry, Thornton, CO, chaired the Ordination Preparation Committee and was elected Moderator for the Ordination Council. Nick Kersten was the Sabbath morning worship leader with Pastor Steve Graffius bringing the morning message, "The Gospel-Centered Life" taken from Romans 1:1-17. At the end of the service, Pastor Rod officiated at a dedication for the newborn child of Pastor Steve and Emily, Annabella Noelle.

(l-r: Grampa Charles, dad Steve. son Micah, Uncle Don and daughter Annabella)

The program for the ordination service is listed here:

Ordination Service

Worship in Song -- Steven Graffius, Garrett
Hope, Becky Schauer, Sydney Looper

Special Music - Deborah FitzRandolph Williams

Affirmation

Ordination Sermon - Rev. Gordon P. Lawton

Charge to the Candidate

Charge to the Church - Dr. Paul Manual

Consecrating Prayer - Rev. Gordon P. Lawton

Welcome to the Ministry - Rev. John J. Pethtel

Benediction - Pastor Chuck Graffius

The weekend was full, a blessing to all who attended and blessed. Rev. Steven Graffius is so thankful for all who took the time and made the effort to be in Lincoln for this special time.

(Emily and Steven Graffius)