Pastor ordained at PBMC

Laura and Craig Cornelsen (seated, centre) receive prayer from PBMC church leaders and Gerald Reimer (far right). (Jonathan Neufeld)

PICTURE BUTTE, Alta.—“At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures. We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another. But when the kindness and love of God our Savior appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy. He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by his grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life. This is a trustworthy saying. And I want you to stress these things, so that those who have trusted in God may be careful to devote themselves to doing what is good. These things are excellent and profitable for everyone” (Titus 3:3–8).

With this passage, Craig and Laura Cornelsen were formally installed as pastor couple at Picture Butte Mennonite Church. We were blessed to have EMC Director of Canadian Church Planting Gerald Reimer over to lead the ordination of Craig on September 11, 2022.

God’s richest blessings in your service, Craig and Laura. Keep up your work for God’s kingdom.