Congratulations Ordinands

 

  
Bishop William H. Willimon at Ordination Service
 
   
Rev. Malinda Jowers Weaver
 
   
Rev. Kelsey Grissom Johnson
 
  
Rev. Carrie Jane Kramer
 
 Lori Carden Lori Carden    Joe Morgan
Rev. Lori Carden      Rev. Joy Morgan
     
 
Ordination Service   Rev. Alex Beaube

The Southeast District congratulates newly recognized associate members and newly ordained elders and 1 deacon.

The ordination service was held on June 3rd at Asbury UMC during the 142nd session of the North Alabama Conference.

Newly ordained elders from the Southeast District are Malinda Jowers Weaver, pastor at Ashland First UMC and Kelsey Grissom Johnson, outgoing pastor of Fairfax UMC.

Churches in the District are proud to have played a part in the ministry of Alex Beaube (served Bradford and Sunny Level), Lori Carden (served as associate of Sylacauga First) and Joy Morgan (served Bethany and Weogufka).

Carrie Kramer's home church is Wesley Chapel UMC. Carrie is Wesley Chapel's gift to the Conference.

During the service the Bishop Willimon preached a sermon titled “Don’t be afraid” which were words of encouragement.

Recognized associate members:

  • Phillip Don Battles
  • James Michael Glasgow
  • Mark D. Mayo

Ordained Deacon:

  • Monica Lloyd Harbarger

Ordained Elders:

  • Alex Beaube
  • Lori A. Carden
  • Christopher Landrum Cone
  • Amy Christine DeWitte
  • Ronald David Howard
  • Kelsey Grissom Johnson
  • Michael Alan Katschke
  • Suzanne Evelyn Katschke
  • Carrie Jane Kramer
  • Matthew Scott Lacey
  • Tony Wade Langer, Jr.
  • Angela Grice Martin
  • Deborah Moon
  • Joy Jeannette Morgan
  • Zachary David Seitz
  • Billy J. Timmons
  • Malinda Jowers Weaver
 You can find more pictures at the ordination photo gallery.
 
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