Tony is Commissioned!

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Hello from Lake Junaluska, North Carolina! We had an awesome day today at the Holston Annual Conference. Tony was commissioned along with 19 others. His mom and Tom drove in from Knoxville, and my folks came in last night so they could be here this morning. We are all very proud of Tony!

We are excited to get settled into our parsonage next Wednesday. I am also still looking for a job, and am looking forward to the many opportunities for nurses in the Knoxville area. So, most likely, this is my last post for awhile (at least until we go on another trip!)😊

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Photos

Commissioning
Tony has the bishop laying hands on him while he is commissioned for service as a pastor in the United Methodist Church.

Pastors
Here are the new pastors for the Holston Conference.

Me n' Tony
Or, as I called him, Parson Brown:).

Proud Momma!
Tony and his mom, Cheryl.

Parson Brown
I loved this pic of Tony! I think he should use it for the church's website:)

My fam
Mom and Dad were proud of Tony too!

Tony's fam
Cheryl and Tom.

Comments

[christy]

Go Tony!
Congrats to Tony, what a great accomplishment! I think you should def. use that pic of him for the website-it screams: I may be a pastor, but I'm freakin cool. Love you guys!

[Jason Farmer]

Amen!
It's so great to see that your AC went so well and that you're all properly "pastored" now :-) Once you guys get settled in, we'll have to give you a call and hear all about how things are going. In Him, -Jason

[AnneBeishline]

Congratulations
Congratulations!I went to a Fuller graduation open house. Kay Lester was a speaker at the graduation. I met the dean or some administrator, who asked about you.(He said he met you and Starla mountain climbing. Kay does not have a job as yet. I don't know if she has looked. We have had following your blog. We'll be praying for your ministry! Love from all here. Anne

[Judy & Jim Ellis]

Congratulations!
We are all very proud and happy for you. We know your future will be a fanastic journey full of challanges and rewards. Great pictures. Keep us informed. Our new pastor, Tom Steffen, will be arriving soon so we at St. Peter's will be going through some new and exciting times as well. God bless.

[Sue]

Congrats!
We can all say 'we knew him when!' I'll put the announcement in this Sunday's bulletin to let everyone know. Thanks for all your efforts in taking us along on your exciting journey - keep us posted on how you're doing.

[Cheryl]

Congrats Tony on becoming a pastor! It has been fun following your blog and joining you on your journey. I will continue to keep you all in our prayers. Starla you looked so pretty in those pictures! Stay in touch!

[Pastor Dad]

Pastor
Hey- Just I would add to all the proverbial "beebujwa" and tell you how proud I am that you finally graduated "boot-camp." Welcome to the battlefield, remember to bring your armor and weapons you will need them all to survive :-) Lots of love- Pastor Dad

[Patty]

Onward!
Certainly will miss having your blog to read. When you get settled and have a little time, please add more. Your news and the great pics are such a good way to stay connected. "Me n' Tony" is my favorite, but agree that the single of Tony would be good for the website/"wall of pastors (parsons!)". Happy moving! Patty Bowen

[megan]

awesome!!
Wow..so cool! God bless you and all the best as you continue your journey with our wonderful Lord and savior.