Dodge Center ordains Billy Edwards

Towards the end of the Sabbath, May 22nd, peopled gathered at the meetinghouse of the Dodge Center SDB Church to ordain Billy Edwards. His ordination council had been held February 13.
Following a time of worship and praise, Pastor Dale Rood greeted those gathered, read scripture and affirmed the prior action of the ordination council and the church.
Pastor George Calhoun, from Milton, WI, presented the ordination sermon, noting towards the end that Billy's calling and ministry is in counseling which he is doing through Nehemiah Family Services there in Dodge Center.
Rev J. Paul Green, who was the COM Dean while Billy was in seminary and taking Summer Institutes, presented the charge to the candidate and I, (Gordon Lawton) presented the charge to the church.
Pastor Calhoun led out in the prayer of ordination and Pastor Rood welcomed Billy to the ministry. Billy closed the service with a Benediction.
A reception followed in the Church social hall where an ordination certificate was presented.

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