This post by Jennifer just warmed my heart….you see I have known Pastor Bill and Monica for years….such hearts for our Lord and His people. Pastor Bill is the Vice-Chairman of FGGAM, he fills me and Sharon with such Godly wisdom. I always tell Bill that he will never know how much he means to us, that goes for Monica also, as they are a team, just like Sharon and I are a team for Jesus! We need more Pastors like Bill and Monica!
Thank you for allowing us to share this with our readers across the globe Jennifer!
Lawrence Jennifer Barela
1 Peter 5:2-4
Care for the flock that God has entrusted to you. Watch over it willingly, not grudgingly—not for what you will get out of it, but because you are eager to serve God. Don’t lord it over the people assigned to your care, but lead them by your own good example. And when the Great Shepherd appears, you will receive a crown of never-ending glory and honor.
I have been thinking of this lately…my pastor is always available…does he get tired, I’m sure he does! My pastor never hogs the pulpit…infact, he encourages those with ANY gifting to share what the Lord has instilled in them! Yes, he even will step aside on a Sunday morning to let others share a message he feels needs to be heard! He is a man who is not boastful or prideful…a man who I’ve seen hurt and get upset, displaying human emotion but still displays professionalism and the greatest of all love. Yes, he’s only human but he’s a great one and he bounces back up really well ????. I’m so proud and thankful to God when he spoke to me that this was my pastor! I know you have a crown waiting for you papa Bill Ruhl! And I cannot end this without giving honor
