Another late post, but Grandview is heating up in terms of pastoral activity. I've been home just over a week. In that time our community has experienced two births, one stroke, one broken femur, and a recommendation that hospice be brought in for one of the dear ladies of our church. Much to do.
On Monday night, with Chief Junaleska's statue standing proudly outside the auditorium, I got to be present at the ordination service for classmate Scott Layer.
It's a beautiful setting in Western North Carolina for the annual meeting of the Holston Conference.
The preacher for the event, though, was Robert E. Hayes, the Bishop of the Oklahoma conference--home to another one of my classmates (Travis Muse). He delivered an excellent sermon on "A Long Fight with a Short Stick."
Here is Scott's name in the bulletin.
Here is Scott with his "Unofficial Guide to the Methodist Church" . . . oh . . . and his son, Pierson.
I can't help but smile when I see Pierson.
We had cake and snacks afterword.
I am really pleased that Johnson City is close enough for the quick trip to Lake Junaleska. Congratulations, Scott. Thanks for giving me the honor of being present at your ordination.
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