The Role of Evangelists through Others’ Eyes

Another calendar year begins! And Epiphany επιφάνεια, "appearance” or "manifestation" marks this Christian season which celebrates the "shining forth" of God to humankind in the person of Jesus. Grace and peace to you as you look to this time of new beginnings.

And, what better way to look ahead than through the eyes of other colleagues in ministry as they express their gratitude for our ministry. Insights are gifted to us as our President Emeritus, a young adult, an apostle, a mission center president and a president of seventy openly express what they long to receive from us.

There is a lot to read here, so I’ll let you begin. May I suggest a careful reading and good discussion and reflection with others about implications for ministries of evangelists in congregations and mission centers.
Blessed Epiphany season to each of you:

We weren't, you know, just wishing on a star when we laid the facts out before you regarding the powerful return of our Master, Jesus Christ. We were there for the preview! We saw it with our own eyes: Jesus resplendent with light from God the Father as the voice of Majestic Glory spoke: "This is my Son, marked by my love, focus of all my delight" . . . The prophetic Word was confirmed to us. You'll do well to keep focusing on it. It's the one light you have in a dark time as you wait for daybreak and the rising of the Morning Star in your hearts. [2 Peter: 16-19, THE MESSAGE]

A Perspective from the President Emeritus By Wallace B. Smith

I am pleased that Presiding Evangelist Brock asked me to share with the Order some thoughts on the role of the evangelist. As I considered what I might say, I began to realize that in some ways my role since retirement has been similar to that of the evangelist. I am free of leadership responsibilities, but function as a high priest wherever my ministerial gifts and talents can be of service. Indeed, since the duties of a president emeritus/ high priest are not too clearly defined, I felt it important at the beginning of my tenure to establish with the present president/ prophet what our mutual expectations for my role were. In short, we agreed upon the following:

• to be available for consultation if desired, but never insert myself into the decision making process

• to be publicly supportive of leadership decisions

• to uphold the leaders in prayer

• to accept whatever assignments were given me and carry them out to the full extent of my physical, mental and spiritual capabilities.

As can be seen, these closely parallel some of the functions of evangelists. Since they do not hold administrative roles, but are seasoned and experienced ministers, evangelists are free to counsel current leaders without sharing the burdens that accompany the role of leadership. In the same way, they can more readily examine an issue from various perspectives and thus assist administrators in arriving at wise and just decisions.

Additionally, it is essential for the evangelist to be seen as publicly supporting whatever programs and directions leaders have chosen, whether this be at the level of the congregation, mission center or world church. There is nothing more discouraging for a pastor, for instance, than to sense that some of his or her most trusted members, including priesthood, are perceived by some in the congregation as undermining her/his authority and leadership. If there are concerns that seem to be divisive, they can and should be brought to the attention of the pastor. Indeed, to be alert to such concerns can be one of the most helpful roles for the evangelist. But in the church’s week-to-week activities, it is vital that the evangelist, particularly, be seen as loyal and supportive of its program.

Also, it is important that leaders have the sense that they are being upheld in prayer by those they know and trust. The burdens of administrative oversight are heavy and it is most assuring to know that there are persons whose special calling it is to carry on their hearts and in their prayers the needs of leaders, as well as the whole community of believers. In fact, in many cases it can mean the difference between persisting in the task of leadership or giving up in frustration and fatigue. The evangelist has that call—and to receive the ministry of that special calling is indeed a blessing to the entire church.

The church in recent times has been called to ministries of peace, reconciliation and healing of the spirit. It seems to me that these ministries are especially embodied in the call of evangelists, both in the exercise of their own ministry and as they look for opportunities to work with and mentor Aaronic teachers and priests in carrying out their reconciling and peacemaking ministrations. Indeed, as these and other cooperative and enhancing priesthood activities can increase, I believe the whole church will be blessed.

Truly, brothers and sisters, I am persuaded that as the church continues to expand its understanding of evangelists’ ministry, particularly beyond the function of individual blessings, the Holy Spirit will come with power to enrich our fellowship and empower our discipleship. That it may be so is my earnest prayer.

Paul W. Booth

Many of you may have heard that former Presiding Evangelist, Paul Booth died on Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2007, in Houston, Texas. We cannot honor the life of each evangelist in this newsletter, but it seems appropriate to share of one who presided over the Order. From the obituary in the Independence Examiner on December 29, I share the following:

Born on July 30, 1929, in Caraway, Ark., Paul was the youngest child of Arthur Irvin Booth and Martha Isabell Wood Booth. Paul graduated from Central High School in Caraway, Ark., in 1946, and on Dec. 29, 1949, married Lavanda. He was 20, she was 17, and for the next 56 years they shared a journey of love, laughter, adventure and devotion to each other. Paul graduated from Arkansas State University in 1962 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology, was awarded a Master of Arts in Sociology by the University of Louisville in 1968, received a Master of Divinity degree from St. Paul School of Theology, Kansas City, Mo., in 1975, and took a number of courses at the University of Missouri-Kansas City graduate school of management.

Paul spent the early years of his career as a farmer; during that time he was active in the community and the Republican Party, and from 1953 until 1961 served as pastor of the Caraway branch of the Reorganized Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (now Community of Christ), having been ordained a priest in the RLDS church in 1952 and an elder in 1953. In 1962 he accepted appointment as a full-time minister and served in many administrative and ministerial capacities for the church in the United States, Canada, Europe, Africa, Australia, Tahiti and the Philippines. Paul was a member of the Council of Twelve Apostles of the RLDS church from 1974 through 1992 and served as the Council's president from 1984 until 1988.
He was ordained Presiding Evangelist of the church in 1992, and was superannuated as an evangelist upon his retirement in 1994. During his career he served on numerous world church committees, and chaired committees tasked with studying such issues concluded in its report that "we know of no theological reason why women should not be ordained in the church"), closed communion and induced abortion. Paul wrote and presented at meetings of church leadership major papers on theological stances and the future of the church, not a few of which were considered controversial. Following his retirement, he served at various times as a member of the Graceland University Board of Trustees, a member of the Graceland University Seminary Board of Trustees, president of Outreach International, president of the Restoration Trails Foundation, and chairman of the Community of Christ Investment Committee. He was an active member of the Rotary Club and a fundraiser for the Independence Symphony Orchestra.

Throughout his life Paul remained, in his heart and soul, a pastor.

Funeral services and a celebration of Paul's life were held at the Community of Christ Church in Caraway, Ark., on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m., with interment following at Oak Lawn Cemetery in Jonesboro. A memorial service was also held on Thursday, Jan. 3, at Stone Church, Independence, Mo. Donations in lieu of flowers may be made to the Graceland University Seminary, 1401 W. Truman Road, Independence, Mo. 64050.

The Arkansas cotton farmer was always that, thankfully, and self-deprecating about his slow talking southern ways. Those ‘roots,’ and his intellectual capacity, his voracious reading appetite, his careful observation of humanity in all its conditions, and his warm and generous heart combined to make him one of the finest persons many of us have ever met. I still refer often to an article he wrote in the 80’s on what it means to be spiritual. It conveys his love for the church and the value of a faith community, but it is not pious or otherworldly. Spirituality is about living fully, embracing our humanity in its entirety and discovering divinity and miracle in the mundane and messy. Paul understood that so well in his many roles in the church, including the two years he served as Presiding Evangelist.

I don’t know that I’ve met anyone who mentored better than Paul. So gentle in correction; so wise and unobtrusive in counsel; so affirming in trust and support without micromanaging or meddling. He loved life. He chose life. He was more honest and more discerning than most about the fragility of the planet and the thin layer between our capacity for goodness and for destructiveness. Yet few had a more genuine hope for the future of creation.

I am grateful for the life and ministry of Paul W. Booth. [DRB]

“Please, give me some water”
By Erica Blevins Nye, Young Adult Disciple Formation Specialist

A stranger sat down next to the woman and made the request. In the heat of the day, she had felt compassion for him as she watched him follow the path toward her to the well. He was dusty and appeared to be traveling alone. It seemed second nature for her to simply draw some water for him as he rested. But now she realized he was a Jew. She was a Samaritan. And what would have been an act of kindness would actually be considered an improper exchange between two quite different types of persons. She decided to stay and talk with him anyway. She decided to serve him. He needed it.

Young adults, longing for meaning, relevance and connectedness, are thirsty as well. They are sorting through the informational and cultural bombardment that they encounter in their lifestyles for sources of genuine spiritual depth, integrity and experience. How is the evangelist called to bring spiritual refreshment to them? How can evangelists connect with them, who sometimes seem to come from such a different world? From my experience, I suggest that the evangelist, like the woman at the well, be present, listen and share.

As my Christian discipleship has developed in young adulthood, I like everyone else, have encountered more questions than answers. What I have been grateful for in these years, are those with whom I can safely explore those questions. A spiritually connected person who I trust will care enough to extend the necessary time to listen and withhold all judgment as I openly wrestle with my challenges of discipleship. I need a mentor who has genuine depth of wisdom gained by experience, and still the wisdom to just listen. An evangelist, in my perspective, is a balanced person who I trust and respect; who has a spiritual connection to which I can aspire. To have your attention is special indeed – even more than having your words. The devoted spiritual companionship and pastoral presence of the evangelist is the water many young adults are asking for.

As with any ministry, young adults require your focused and devoted attention. Though developing relationships with them is often a natural part of the process of the Evangelist Blessing, I encourage you to find ways to be intentionally present in young adults’ lives even beyond this sacrament. Establishing a relationship with a young adult or a group of young adults may mean finding yourself in situations that are unfamiliar: as a pastor or observer at a young adult retreat; at a coffee shop with a college student; inviting a young couple out to dinner. Be creative! If there are no young adults present in your congregation, it may mean being intentionally present in their lives outside the context of church.

I have seen many older priesthood members hang back in doubt. “What do I have to offer these young people?” “I could never attempt to relate to them—at least not comfortably—and surely they won’t respond to my awkward attempts!” This is a reasonable worry, and one that is mirrored by young adults. Sometimes it seems that the daily concerns, hopes, preferences, and lifestyles of the generations are too far removed – there could be no hope of meaningful interaction! But we, in this Community of Christ, can see beyond these limitations of difference to recognize that our salvation requires the inclusion and appreciation of all generations, by all generations. God’s plan for us assures a means for joyful interaction among all.

My congregation in East Lansing, Michigan is focused on campus ministry. We are half comprised of college-aged young adults. Some time ago, a member of a nearby congregation, newly ordained evangelist Murphy Mathews, felt a strong call to begin attending our worships. With some sense of apprehension, Murphy joined our group. I must admit there were times when it seemed his quiet demeanor would be entirely swept away in the typical whirlwind of youthful mayhem during and after services. But Murphy continued to be present. He introduced himself to each student individually, gently pulling them aside after worship to learn their names and a bit of their stories. The students’ responses were heartwarming.

To have the full focus of Murphy’s sincere attention was like a special quiet blessing in the eye of the hurricane around them. They have seen him intentionally writing their names and information down in his little book, and they know they are significant to him. Murphy has become a beloved grandpa figure to the students. They value and look forward to his contributions and inquire when he is absent. Whether the young adults of my congregation were initially aware of it or not, they were thirsty for the pastoral presence and growing spiritual companionship that Murphy courageously offers them.

Murphy doesn’t plan programs or lead bible studies. He is simply present and faithfully directs his loving, non-judgmental care to the students. Young adults are longing for persons whom we trust are of spiritual maturity to focus that capacity our direction. I assure you that young adults will respond with gratitude and even admiration if you generously and humbly dip from your deep well, listen to us, and share with us just as the woman at the well draw was present to quench Jesus’ need.

Often we consider the story of the woman at the well as if we, the ministers, are the person of Christ, approaching a Samaritan woman. I suggest that our faithful evangelists may be like the woman at the well. She had the refreshing depths of water, and the tools to retrieve it at her side. And when she encountered someone very different from her who needed what she could offer, she stayed with him. She asked questions, she listened. She listened even to things that were difficult to hear. And in the midst of that, Christ was revealed to her. She had entered the encounter expecting to give, but found that she received from the traveler in unexpected ways.

Our young adults do offer a clean new “living water” that will be the life of Christ’s ministry today and into the future. I believe it is Christ’s ministry and “living water” in young adults, springing up in fresh, new ways, which will continue to move us forward toward God’s perpetual call to transformation in this community of Christ, and energize the building of the kingdom. But we must be willing to receive it and to share it.

As one who has boldly become a pastoral presence, spiritual companion, then a teacher and learner in relationship with young adults – carry this ministry into the congregational community. Proclaim your newfound experience and visions for intergenerational ministry! You can be a guide for the congregation as they explore visions for a healthier community which recognizes the diverse perspectives and magnifies the ministries of all. Model for the congregation how to be present with young adults, without judgment or expectation. Be an advocate and facilitator for intergenerational listening. Gently tune the congregation’s ear to recognize that the voice of Christ may come from some of the young among them. And it may come from those young adults who are no longer among them, who are waiting for us to reach out to them.

I encourage you to witness to your congregations that they, too, can be used in ways they did not expect, to touch and be transformed by young adults. The next we see of the Samaritan woman, she has run off to the city to tell the other Samaritans about the extraordinary man she spoke with at Jacob’s well. She gathered a crowd and brought them all back to discover for themselves what made this thirsty traveler so special. Thank you for being ministers who so lovingly draw on your deep spiritual wells and who so readily recognize the Christ in all.

A Letter to Evangelists from a President of Seventy
By Kris Judd

Dear Beloved Evangelists,

“We are companions on the journey...” We sing these words in worship and at world conference, but we, as seventy, have not been accustomed to partnering with anyone except fellow seventy, if that. We’ve tended to be lone rangers. We’ve sacrificed our lives, literally and figuratively, for the sake of the gospel, only to be misunderstood for our passion, convictions, and often our demeanor. We’re sent in to revive congregations, but after we’ve moved on to the next project, the masses need revival once more. The old ways aren’t working anymore for anyone. We’re desperately searching for new ways to make the gospel relevant for the masses yearning to be free. In some cases, that includes us.

I believe we are called to be companions on the journey, but how and when and with whom? As seventy, we have not usually thought of this in terms of a partnership between the seventy and the evangelists. And yet at this time, as we look at our priesthood roles and our mission as a church, and as we search our congregations and communities to see where God is alive in the world, we know that we have been alone for too long. We need companions on our journey to walk with us in our ministry as well as with us as pilgrims on a spiritual path.

We need you. Many denominations around the world are struggling with issues that can and do destroy even the best ministers. Issues that arise out of the darkness of isolation, loneliness, boredom, and not enough time to tend to the garden of our souls, impact not only our ministry, but our entire lives and the lives of those we love. We are often lonely, unsure if there is any safe place where we can share the struggles of our lives, the challenges of our ministry, our fears as well as our hopes. We are so busy doing the work of ministry that too often we fail to simply be with God. And the more we detach from our being, the more vulnerable we become to the illusion of our self dependence and self importance. We become separated from the God we’ve dedicated our lives to serve and from those to whom God sends us. We need you to be our ministers of sanctuary, providing us with a spiritual companion to walk the often difficult roads that Christ calls us to walk. We need your wisdom, your patience, and your compassion. We need to learn from you the ways of forgiveness and of grace.

And I believe you need the seventy as well. As evangelists you are called to be ministers of revival and apostolic witnesses. In spite of the call, there are times when you have told us that you no longer know where to go outside of the walls of the church to share the giftedness and passion of the Christ that God has placed within you. You long for all of God’s creation to know of its belovedness in the eyes of the eternal Creator. Yet so much of your time is spent in congregations where the people have already heard the story. Yes, there is revival to be experienced within the Community of Christ, but so much more to be done for those who have not yet heard the words of love and invitation whispered by the One who created all to receive blessing and wholeness.

We can journey with you to those places where God is calling for our energy and passion for invitation and for your special gift of sensitivity to the spirit of the Holy. We can invite you to accompany us to the places where Christ himself has prepared for us to go. David Brock and I will be working with interested seventy and evangelists to empower and facilitate this type of partnership so that we may truly become companions on this journey of a lifetime.

As seventy we need you. And I believe you need us.

Your sister in Christ,
Kris Judd
President of Seventy

A Plea from a Mission Centre President
By David Waring, British Isles Mission Centre

I remember, as a teenager growing up, ‘Uncle’ Edgar. He was a Patriarch (Evangelist in to-day’s language) who laid his hands on my head to confirm me a member of the church, who laid his hands on my head to bring to me my Evangelist’s Bless-ing. He always had sweets in his pocket for the children. He would visit members of the congregation who had particular need. He would pick up the telephone just to ask, “How are you?” On a Sunday evening when he was on the rotation to preach, we would always listen with a sense of anticipation, even from the back row of church.

On one occasion, Edgar received a telephone call from a member of the congregation, saying that his wife was ill and was requesting the laying on of hands for the sick and would Edgar be willing to do this. Without thinking, his reply was “yes” and that he would be there shortly. The only problem was that Edgar lived on the opposite side of town and it was snowing with snow covering the ground. A little while afterwards Edgar arrived, but unable to get there by car he had ridden his cycle to be able to offer ministry.

I share these stories not to put Edgar on a pedestal; he would not want that, but to show how my life and the way I think have been coloured by his ministry. He was the first Evangelist I met and I sensed him as a spiritual companion, concerned for my well being and willing to be present on my life’s journey.

I remember, many years later as a pastor, being supported by the Region President who also filled the role of District President. His support was in an administrative way and was valuable at that time. But those years were hard years and I suspected then that the role I had as pastor was the most difficult role in the church. I could have done with a helping hand.

Now, as a Mission Centre President, I recognise that what I suspected then was true; that the role of pastor is the most difficult role in the church. In our mission centre we have pastors who work in full time employment. We have pastors in their seventies and eighties. We have pastors who have been in the role for 20 years or more, and we have pastors with young families. Each of them is trying to bring leadership and ministry to their congregation. Each of them is trying their very best because they are committed; some of them in the role because there is no one else.

As a Mission Centre President I try to bring the best support I can, but I see pastors struggling with their roles and needing more than ‘administrative’ support. Maybe our mission centre is unique in this regard as we are small and struggling in a western culture where involvement in church is dwindling. But I suspect that we are not unique.

The role of an Evangelist is to be a minister of blessing and part of this ministry is to be a spiritual companion and pastoral presence. I am not trying to tell Evangelists what to do in their role but I am simply making a plea for them to be companions of those who fill the most difficult role in the church, our pastors. I am simply making a plea for them to be a spiritual companion to a pastor; for them to accept an assignment to be a pastoral presence in the life and ministry of a pastor.

One thing is certain, Evangelists need to be the instigators in this ministry, to sit; as in my experience, pastors rarely ask for help. Take responsibility for making contact; telephone, write or e-mail the pastors whom you are shepherding. Be with them on their journey as pastors, for in their welfare resides the welfare of the church and its continued growth.

Evangelists as Cultivators of Mission
By Apostle Ron Harmon

I remember so well serving as a young pastor in Louisville, Kentucky. I was excited to try many things I had learned in college, my reading, and my first five years in corporate America. I remember thinking, “if we could just do a better job of strategic planning and develop some focused goals and objectives, the congregation would grow.” We tried a variety of approaches and found that some worked and some resulted in very little impact. Thankfully the members of the Forest Hills Congregation extended grace to me as I developed in my understandings of ministry and leadership.

As time has passed since that first pastoral experience in Louisville, I have continued to reflect, learn, and experiment with my evolving understandings regarding the mission of the church as ex-pressed in congregational life. Like many of you, I have tried a variety of approaches to bringing about renewal and a sense of purpose. One common thread in all the approaches and ideas was their reliance on congregational leadership consistently pushing a direction.

I have come to have a deeper appreciation of the church as an agent of God’s mission in the world. This may seem obvious to many but I have often developed programs and direction as though I knew what God was up to in our community when in fact I had no clue. I would often develop a direction with the congregation then go to God and ask God to bless what we put together. Now don’t misunderstand, they were all good things and some people benefited as a result but I never really witnessed the empowerment I had hoped for in our ministry. These directions never really sunk into our collective sense of mission.

I have been deeply challenged by an emerging understanding in our own movement that God is moving and calling us to follow that movement in the world. Prophetic phrases like “Test my words. Trust in my promises,” “Listen to the Voice,” “My Spirit is reaching out to numerous souls even now . . .” “Don’t be afraid to go where it beckons you to go,” and, “. . . discern and pursue what matters most for the journey ahead,” all bear witness to God’s promptings to recapture the prophetic heritage and spirit of our movement.

I must admit that under the press of deadlines, I often find myself wanting to revert to my years of strategic planning and goals and objectives. There is definitely a time for planning and focus but at the heart of the matter for me is recognition of my own spiritual poverty. As a result I am spending more time in prayer and reflection and struggling to make the spiritual disciplines more routine in my life. Out of this struggle and momentary flashes of insight is a growing awareness that the answers we seek are among us. Our sacred story as revealed in scripture and history, God’s movement in our individual lives, and our experiences together in sacred community contain important insights that can lead to new understandings of God’s unfolding mission in the places where we serve.

Since the 2005 World Conference, I have been impressed again and again with the importance of the role of the Evangelist in cultivating mission as response to the invitation to a journey. Our call and response to God’s unfolding mission is first and foremost a deeply inward journey. President Veazey challenged us in his 2005 World Conference Sermon:

“So what will it take to be successful in this mission? We must start with ourselves. The call of discipleship is the call to attach our lives fully and completely to Jesus Christ. Are we experiencing the peace of Jesus Christ in our heart, mind, and soul? Discipleship must be grounded in intentional spiritual formation that centers us in the presence of God, where we find inner peace. It is out of the depth and overflow of this peace that we find the capacity to cope with life and to extend ourselves in the ministry of Jesus Christ in the world.”

This is certainly a call to the entire church but I would like to suggest it is also a call for the ministry of the evangelist. I have been blessed with a full-time evangelist in our field that deeply senses the call to ministries of spiritual formation. I have come to understand that spiritual practices must be present to cultivate new understandings of mission. Approaching mission from the inside-out results in transformation within the lives of individuals. Without this foundation in the spiritual disciplines, both individually and as congregations, we find ourselves pursuing tangents that don’t result in lasting change and are not central to our call so share the peace of Jesus Christ in all its dimensions, even the cause of Zion.

Marvin Rice, our field evangelist, is beginning to meet with evangelists and explore this call to be cultivators of mission. Marvin also has frequent contact with our field missionary coordinator, Larry McGuire because we all have come to understand that everything flows from and is informed by our continuing encounter with God. I look with anticipation to the continuing evolution of the ministries of the evangelist in our field and the church. As we cultivate together the call to respond to God’s unfolding mission, I believe we will be blessed with insight and empowerment for the journey ahead.

Comings and Goings of the PE

January: Alabama-Northwest Florida Mission Center; World Church Leadership Council Home Week/Discernment retreat
February: Woods Chapel Congregation; Evangelists Training--Chesapeake Bay Mission Center
March: Leadership Training, La Buena Fe, Honduras; Sacraments of Blessing, San Pedro Sula, Honduras;
April: Brush Creek Illinois, HP/EV/70 Conference; Ribstone, Alberta Centenary; Michigan Mission Centers Evangelist Retreat

Announcements and Reminders:

• Questions have come to the office in recent times regarding recording and preservation of individual blessings. Wherever possible, it is assumed that blessings will be voice recorded, transcribed in writing, or on computer, edited for grammar and clarification (additions or deletions to the spoken prayer as you feel led) then delivered to the candidate on paper. In these days of computer technology and digital voice, some would also prefer to have an electronic document and/or a recording of the spoken prayer (on cassette or CD or for their MP3!) It still seems wise, however, in all but exceptional cases, to view the ‘official’ sacrament of blessing as the typed or written prayer that has been transcribed from a recording, then edited for grammar and content. If you have questions or concerns about this, please feel free to contact us at the Office at International Headquarters.
   

• One more reminder and plea to please send in copies of all blessings which we do not already have on file in our office. Paper copies, Word documents on CD, or electronic copies sent via e-mail attachment can all be received. We get numerous requests for copies of blessings from individuals who have lost theirs, or who want a copy of their deceased parent’s blessing. Thanks!
   

• If you haven’t signed on to the Evangelists World Café, please give it a try at:
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Order of Evangelists MEMBERSHIP CHANGES

Recently Ordained:

Margaret Chilolo South Central Africa MC
Richard Dour AL-NW Florida MC
Elbert Heath Central MO MC
Bruce Lindgren Central MC
Carole Lindgren Central MC
Myron Paris Central MC
Gary Piper MI Blue Water MC
Diane Shirota Southern CA MC
Wayne Stanton, Jr. Canada West MC
Warren Stowell Central MO MC
Winnie Tepper Mid-South MC
Dean Wight GPNW MC
Stanley Woynarski Canada West MC

Superannuated:

Mabel L. Curry
Myron W. Curry
Richard B. Davies
Grace Proffitt

Deceased:

Robert I. Johnson 5-10-2007
Donn Pendleton 8-28-2007
JC Stuart 8-5-2007
Wade Hankins 9-8-2007
Ron Hunt 9-17-2007
Richard D. Andersen 10-10-2007
William T. Blue 11-21-2007
Lee Heaviland 12/5/2007
Paul W. Booth 12-25-2007

Couples Celebrating 50th Anniversaries

Earl & Louetta Smith 12-1-2007
Lester & Joyce Stevenson 12-15-2007
 

Presiding Evangelist David Brock
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Secretary, Order of Evangelists: Richard Kohlman
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Linda Rounds, Assistant
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