This weekend we celebrated Tyler's ordination. It was a fantastic weekend with much help in celebrating this exciting event from friends and family. Tyler's folks, sister, aunt and grandparents all flew in for the occassion, and of course our dear friends Ted and Craig Hamm drove all the way from Florida so Ted could offer a charge to Tyler. Also, Maggie met her great grands (on Tyler's side) for the first time, so that was extra special. We are very pleased with the Reverend and all his accomplishments (or rather the Lord's accomplishments through him). Thank you to all of those out their who came to the service and who have supported us throughout the years, and especially we thank our gracious heavenly Father! For those of you who didn't make it to the service the message Lindsey delivered was clear, that as Tyler ministers to the lost and hurting he should never present himself as any kind of solution, because he is completely inadequate and ill-prepared for the task, but instead He should offer Jesus, because He is utterly adequate and perfectly prepared. Our hearts are that, by the grace of God, Jesus would be presented through a weak and sinful man to a needy and desperately lost world, namely the students of Johnson and Wales, as we feel that is where the Lord has currently called our family to minister.
the hands are raised... a little known perk of being ordained...and yes I was that wife that made her husband do the benediction pose for the camera
Lindsey, Tyler, Tom and Ted quite the all-star line up if you ask me
Tyler and his dad aka "DOG"
One can never get enough Grandma lovin'
the monumentous greeting of the greats
over the weekend Maggie had another first that should be noted...the first taste of "real food other than rice cereal" a category in itself...sweet peas. It took a couple of days to get used to them but tonight for dinner she ate them right down without a single body shiver. Maggie would like to thank her Grandma for introducing her to this exciting new world of vegetables
Maggie truly enjoyed getting to spend some quality time with her great aunt Susan and aunt Melodee ...whom we think is great.
Sadly I don't have pictures of two very important people that came up for the ordination service, Poppa and Grandma Zaepfel...but if you are reading and I know you are....we love you all very much and thank you all for being a part of this evening!
the hands are raised... a little known perk of being ordained...and yes I was that wife that made her husband do the benediction pose for the camera
Lindsey, Tyler, Tom and Ted quite the all-star line up if you ask me
Tyler and his dad aka "DOG"
One can never get enough Grandma lovin'
the monumentous greeting of the greats
over the weekend Maggie had another first that should be noted...the first taste of "real food other than rice cereal" a category in itself...sweet peas. It took a couple of days to get used to them but tonight for dinner she ate them right down without a single body shiver. Maggie would like to thank her Grandma for introducing her to this exciting new world of vegetables
Maggie truly enjoyed getting to spend some quality time with her great aunt Susan and aunt Melodee ...whom we think is great. 
7 comments:
congrats rev. ty-ty.....celia tells most everyone she sees, "did you know mr. ty-ty is a pastor now?" precious. we look forward to watching how God uses you...
here's a word from celia...
eeAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAADDF
and bennett
, K JG BB K UN UL K ,OYN
Well, now we know what the Rev. will look like when he's old.... I loved seeing his grandparents!!!
The "hands-raised" pictured is a little troubling, though.... do you see that wild look in his eyes?!
Here's a word from Sam:
zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz [he's sleeping]
yay for tyler! :) carrie, i don't think you are on the ruf wives listserve, but i don't know your e-mail address. e-mail ME at meredithwestmoreland@yahoo.com. hope johnson & wales is going well!
meredith
Congratulations to the Rev.!! We had a great time with your adorable daughter Sunday night. We'll have to get together again soon!
Tyler, God has worked greatly on your behalf and richly blessed you with so much. He will never stop as you yield yourself to Him. May your faith increase and your fruit be sweet!!! We love you!!!!!
Tyler - I didn't know. Your ordination? Congratulations! Is there anything you don't have from Banner of Truth that you'd like? Seems like I ought to give you something in recognition of such an event!
I never told you this but When Tyler gave the benediction the thought that went through my head was "Wow...I never realized Tyler had such big hands!" In this way Tyler is unlike a Carney!
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