50 Years for Pastor Ben

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Today, we celebrated Pastor Ben and Lois Drown's 50 years of ministry. After a potluck dinner in their honor, we had a special program, where we sang the Drown's favorite hymns, took a sentimental journey through their life together, and heard words of affirmation from several thankful parishioners.

Ben and Lois are to be commended for their faithful service for God in Wisconsin over the past five decades. During one stint of ministry, he pastored a circuit of three churches and served as the camp manager too. I sure don't know how he did it all.
I am deeply grateful for the Drowns. Their friendship and partnership in ministry over the past ten years has been invaluable. I love them dearly.
Heaven smiles on them, indeed, and I can hear the Father say, "Well done, thou good and faithful servants."

Comments

  1. Anonymous9:04 PM

    Hey Mark send my congrats on to Ben and Lois for me, it is a great mile stone.

    Rob McDowell

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  2. Anonymous9:46 PM

    Mark,
    Please pass on our Congrats and Greetings to Ben & Lois. 50 years is a long time!
    May God continue to bless them, and you for having them.
    We miss you all..
    Hugs,
    Dannie & Shirley Kirby

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  3. Keetha Broyles4:30 PM

    Good job, Uncle Ben and Aunt Lois!!!!

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