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September 25, 2016 -
Presentation - Recognition for the Minister's wives for
the Seagrave 110th Anniversary Service - Barb Martyn,
Clerk of Session
This morning, I wish to recognize 3 dedicated women who
have a very challenging role to play in the life of the church,
generally ministering in the background. They are the wives of
Rev. Richard, Rev. Ross and Rev. David.
They will often keep their husband's long hours, shoulder
his pressures, feel his disappointment and suffer his defeats,
analyze sermons and smile in the face of criticism.
Encouraging their husbands to support their vision that
God has given them, and to provide the loving care that is so
vitally needed, providing their personal gifts and placing
balance in the ministry and their marriage. The minister and his
wife are a team who are yoked together to do God's work.
I wish to read a poem that was written by Helen Bush:
When we
thank God for our minister
We must give him
thanks for two,
For when your
husband came to us
God also sent us
you.
A minister's wife
must be many things,
You have many hats
to wear;
And we say thanks
for all you do
And lift you up in
prayer.
You adjust your life to meet
the needs
Of your husband's
congregation,
And it seems that
you can always cope
With most any
situation.
Your presence blesses all of
us
Who know you from day to day,
As our minister's
wives, you are serving God
In a fine and worthy
way.
These 3 women we recognizing today, are Charlene, Ann and Marcia
and I ask that you come forward.
On behalf of the Seagrave United Church congregation in
appreciation for who you are, and what you have and are
contributing to our church family, I wish to present to you a
token of our appreciation.
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