Ordination Program
Welcome & Prayer .................................Elder Darryl Bentley
Hymn of Praise*...............................#6 “O Worship the Lord”
Scripture Reading ..................................Elder Darryl Bentley
Philippians 4:6-7
Elder’s Recommendations .......................Elder Rick Russell
Special Music ..................................Elder & Mrs. Leslie Louis
Message & Candidate Introduction ..Pastor Ryan Ashlock
Ordination Prayer .......................................Elder Gary Moyer
Ordination Charge* ......Elder Ricardo Palacios Elder Glen Altermatt
Candidate Response ..............................Elder Chad Grundy
Welcome to Ministry ......................Elder & Mrs. Leslie Louis
Placing of the Mantle ........Elder Leslie Louis Elder Haskell Williams
Hymn of Commitment* ..........#311 “I Would Be Like Jesus”
Benediction Elder .........................................Haskell Williams
*Charge, pp. 6 & 7
*Hymns, pp. 8 & 9
"Refections On a Brief Conversation With an Atheist Philosopher" — John Bradshaw
June 3, 2023 • John Bradshaw
John Bradshaw is the President of It Is Written, a renowned media evangelism ministry based in Collegedale, Tennessee. It Is Written produces programs that have been filmed on six continents and are viewed by a global audience on various platforms, including their own channel, It Is Written TV. Throughout his career, Pastor Bradshaw has conducted over 100 evangelistic series in cities all over the world. He is grateful for the opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated individuals who share his commitment to spreading the everlasting Gospel. Pastor Bradshaw is married to Melissa, and they have been blessed with two children.
John Bradshaw shares his reflections on a conversation he had with an atheist philosopher named Michael who spent thirty years searching for the answers to life's biggest questions of why are we here and what is the meaning of life. Bradshaw challenges viewers to hang onto the Bible and believe in a powerful and wise God in heaven. He also emphasizes the importance of having the character of Christ, which is obtained by coming to Jesus as we are, receiving His forgiveness, and growing more and more in His likeness. Bradshaw encourages the audience to submit themselves to Christ, reminding them that only in Him can they find hope and righteousness.
Adult Sabbath School
June 3, 2023 • David Wright, Kameron Devasher
Sabbath School Lesson with David Wright and Kameron Devasher
First Worship Service
June 3, 2023 • John Bradshaw
John Bradshaw is the President of It Is Written, a renowned media evangelism ministry based in Collegedale, Tennessee. It Is Written produces programs that have been filmed on six continents and are viewed by a global audience on various platforms, including their own channel, It Is Written TV. Throughout his career, Pastor Bradshaw has conducted over 100 evangelistic series in cities all over the world. He is grateful for the opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated individuals who share his commitment to spreading the everlasting Gospel. Pastor Bradshaw is married to Melissa, and they have been blessed with two children.
"Seeking His Face" — John Bradshaw
June 2, 2023 • John Bradshaw
John Bradshaw is the President of It Is Written, a renowned media evangelism ministry based in Collegedale, Tennessee. It Is Written produces programs that have been filmed on six continents and are viewed by a global audience on various platforms, including their own channel, It Is Written TV. Throughout his career, Pastor Bradshaw has conducted over 100 evangelistic series in cities all over the world. He is grateful for the opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated individuals who share his commitment to spreading the everlasting Gospel. Pastor Bradshaw is married to Melissa, and they have been blessed with two children.
"Christian Prayer & Ambition" — Erhard Gallos
June 2, 2023 • Erhard Gallos
Erhard Gallos, an assistant professor of Religion at Andrews University, has been teaching courses on New Testament, Greek, Ethics, Hermeneutics, and Seventhday Adventist Heritage and the Gift of Prophecy since 2008. He is an expert on the book of Hebrews and has authored the Teacher's Edition of the Adult Sabbath School for 2022. Additionally, he has written a commentary on James and Jude for the Andrews Bible Commentary and is currently working on a commentary on the book of 1 Thessalonians for the Seventh-day Adventist International Commentary. Erhard enjoys spending time with his wife and twin daughters, who are pursuing PhDs in Math at Indiana University.
"See God's Beauty" — Ivan Blake
June 2, 2023 • Ivan Blake
Ivan Blake, a pastor at the Carolina Conference, talks about the concept of seeing God's beauty and glory, referencing John's statement that believers of his time saw Jesus' glory. He explores the idea of seeking God's face and notes that fallen humanity cannot clean their hearts themselves, but can only experience God's costly grace and have the scales removed from their eyes through the cross of Jesus Christ. He highlights the significance of the cross in reconciling humanity with God and encouraging people to focus on the gifts of God's grace, seeing God not just as a holy judge but as a beautiful, enjoyable presence in their lives. Blake concludes by praying for listeners to revel, rejoice, take pleasure, and be satisfied in the gift of Jesus Christ and his love story.
"A Love Story" — John Bradshaw
June 1, 2023 • John Bradshaw
John Bradshaw is the President of It Is Written, a renowned media evangelism ministry based in Collegedale, Tennessee. It Is Written produces programs that have been filmed on six continents and are viewed by a global audience on various platforms, including their own channel, It Is Written TV. Throughout his career, Pastor Bradshaw has conducted over 100 evangelistic series in cities all over the world. He is grateful for the opportunity to work alongside a team of dedicated individuals who share his commitment to spreading the everlasting Gospel. Pastor Bradshaw is married to Melissa, and they have been blessed with two children.
"The Day the Devil Dies" — Kameron Devasher
May 31, 2023 • Kameron Devasher
Kameron Devasher is the director of the Sabbath School and Personal Ministries department in the Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. He is deeply committed to the unique message and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is dedicated to training, equipping, and inspiring church members to engage in effective soul-winning service. To learn more about his ministry and access valuable resources, visit http://www.michigansspm.org/ Kameron and his wife, Emilie, are proud parents of two sons named Henry and Edward, and a daughter named Molly.
"Seek My Face" — Bryan Aalborg
June 1, 2023 • Bryan Aalborg
Bryan Aalborg's video titled "Seek My Face" discusses Psalm 27 and the invitation to seek intimacy with God while acknowledging the vulnerability that comes with being in His presence. He also discusses the beauty of the Lord and how it is revealed in the sanctuary, where justice, mercy, and reconciliation reside. Aalborg encourages listeners to focus on God's power and majesty instead of the distressing situations around them and to enter the sanctuary through prayer for a transformative experience. He concludes by singing a song about the joy that comes from being face-to-face with Jesus Christ.
"Christian Religion" — Erhard Gallos
June 1, 2023 • Erhard Gallos
Erhard Gallos, an assistant professor of Religion at Andrews University, has been teaching courses on New Testament, Greek, Ethics, Hermeneutics, and Seventhday Adventist Heritage and the Gift of Prophecy since 2008. He is an expert on the book of Hebrews and has authored the Teacher's Edition of the Adult Sabbath School for 2022. Additionally, he has written a commentary on James and Jude for the Andrews Bible Commentary and is currently working on a commentary on the book of 1 Thessalonians for the Seventh-day Adventist International Commentary. Erhard enjoys spending time with his wife and twin daughters, who are pursuing PhDs in Math at Indiana University.
"Who is This Man" — Tim Cove
May 31, 2023 • Tim Cove
"Vacancies In Heaven" — Kameron Devasher
May 30, 2023 • Kameron Devasher
Kameron Devasher is the director of the Sabbath School and Personal Ministries department in the Michigan Conference of Seventh-day Adventists. He is deeply committed to the unique message and mission of the Seventh-day Adventist Church and is dedicated to training, equipping, and inspiring church members to engage in effective soul-winning service. To learn more about his ministry and access valuable resources, visit http://www.michigansspm.org/ Kameron and his wife, Emilie, are proud parents of two sons named Henry and Edward, and a daughter named Molly.
"Christian Influence" — Erhard Gallos
May 30, 2023 • Erhard Gallos
Erhard Gallos, an assistant professor of Religion at Andrews University, has been teaching courses on New Testament, Greek, Ethics, Hermeneutics, and Seventhday Adventist Heritage and the Gift of Prophecy since 2008. He is an expert on the book of Hebrews and has authored the Teacher's Edition of the Adult Sabbath School for 2022. Additionally, he has written a commentary on James and Jude for the Andrews Bible Commentary and is currently working on a commentary on the book of 1 Thessalonians for the Seventh-day Adventist International Commentary. Erhard enjoys spending time with his wife and twin daughters, who are pursuing PhDs in Math at Indiana University.
