Last Sunday I was commissioned as an official minister with the Free Methodist Church of Canada. Mixed feelings and thoughts come with that designation. Alot of time and effort was spent on study, papers, interviews and the like that has to be completed in order to become a minister. The most important aspect of it all has been the discipline of the learning I have been required to do. There is no doubt that this learning has changed me and moved me into a whole new place in my spiritual journey. Studying Wesleyan theology probably was the most significant learning aspect of this journey. His practical theology is so right and is so relevant for today. It was a wonderful afternoon with so many great friends who in many ways represent our family. My sister Doris and her husband Lorne were able to be there…so that was wonderful. All of our children, Tamara, Matt and Jesika, were either up in the northern bushes of Alberta or in Prague, CZ…kind of difficult for them to just drop in for the afternoon. It was great to have Jerry participate in the service…there is no doubt that without his encouragement and support this whole learning part of my life would not have been accomplished. He picked up a lot of the pieces as I was labouring overing writing papers (which I had not done for quite some time) to getting all my reading done and preparation for my interviews. Thanks Jerry, you are the best!