Worship Service - January 12, 2008
Welcome, Church Life: Pastor Terry Johnsson
Patrick Alston, guest organist
Baby Dedication of Brekin Rose Netoff
Sligo Sanctuary Choir - Lloyd Mallory, director
Lloyd Mallory led the congregation in singing
Call to Worship: Pastors Pete Garza and Rebecca Brillhart
Invocation: Pastor Mark Sigue
Stephen Chavez, Sligo Church Board Chair, along with the pastoral staff, shared their appreciation for Pastors Ron and Buffy Halvorsen and their ministry to Sligo.
Pastor John Wagner
CUC Chaplain Otis Coutsoumpos, Jr.
Associate Pastor Pete Garza
Pastor Mark Sigue
Pastor Rebecca Brillhart
Lloyd Mallory, Jr. presented a farewell gift to the Halvorsens
To Pastors Ron & Buffy, Thank you for your ministry to the Sligo worldwide family! We will miss you and pray that you will find physical healing during this "Sabbatical" time and that God will continue to bless you and your ministry for Him to the world. Remember you are always a part of the Sligo family.
--from your Sligo "eFamily" and the "web-helper-lady"
Ron Halvorsen Jr., with the message entitled:
Invitation to Give: Pastor John Wagner
Pastor Terry Johnsson presented a farewell gift card from the pastoral staff in appreciation for the Halvorsen's being the pastors' pastor.
Stephen Chavez offered a prayer for God's continued blessing for the Halvorsens as they minister for Him.
Pastor Buffy Halvorsen shared her heartfelt farewell thoughts with her church family.
Pastor Ron Halvorsen described his health struggles and how he is trusting the Lord to guide him through this difficult time.
Pastoral Prayer: Pastor Otis Coutsoumpos, Jr.
Scripture (Deuteronomy 32:1-4) read in English by Geri Ann Fuller and in Spanish by Anna Carreno
Children's Lesson was taught by Karen Marshall
A farewell reception for the Halvorsens followed the worship service.
Photos courtesy of: Cheerie Lou Capman & Gary Lunsford
We wish for you, the Halvorsen family, God's richest blessings and good health as you begin your new ministry in Lincoln, Nebraska. We love you and will miss you! (pictured left to right: Ronnie, Stephanie, Buffy, Ron Jr.)