It was the delight of the church family of North Court Baptist Church, Ottumwa, to host a “Retired Pastors Appreciation’ Sunday” recently.  They sent us this report of the event:

We are privileged, at North Court, to have four retired pastors & their wives as members of our church family.  These faithful men represent over 133 years of pastoring, preaching, ministry.  We are grateful for the ministries of encouragement & prayer which each of them continue for our church family.  We are thankful to our Father for giving us the fellowship of:

Pastor Ron & Beverly Abbas
Pastor Stephen & Laurie Bartle
Pastor Melvin & Fern Mattox
Pastor Peter & Marian Watt

The focal point of the Morning Service was the joy and  necessity of service to our Lord & one another.  The message centered on the qualifications for & responsibilities of pastors.  The church family shared a wonderful dinner together; the afternoon service was a delight with each man sharing a specific highlight of their ministries.  Gifts were presented to each couple.

We are rich in the blessings of our Lord.

Pastor Roger Hemmings
North Court Baptist Church