The privileges of ministry

Any one in the ministry will tell you that being a preacher is not all slaps on the back and high fives. Oftentimes ministry is difficult and thankless.

But this past week I received some awesome blessings; I traveled to California to attend the graduation of Golden State School of theology where I received my Doctoral degree.

I also had a couple very unique and special privileges. On Thursday I was allowed the privilege in officiating my sister Lorrie's wedding.

Sunday I performed the dedication of Lorrie's grandson (My Great-Nephew) Luke Anthony Owens held at Calvary Temple Worship Center in Merced CA.

The unexpected blessing came on Saturday. My sister Janice and I went to visit some special family friends; Junie and Regina McDowell. Junie was recently diagnosed with cancer. When I got to the McDowell’ I was told that Junie wanted to be baptized.

It wasn’t feasible to baptize him in the traditional way (immersion) but I knew the Lord knew the intention of his heart. I guess you could say I transformed from a “Pentecostal” to “Presbyterian” for a few minutes!

I took a pitcher of water and baptized that night one of the greatest men I have ever had the privilege of calling “friend”. I do not think there was a dry eye in the house!; we hugged each other and just relished in the sweet presence of the Lord.

It is good to be in HIS Service