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Nate’s Ordination
One
of the most important steps that any minister can take is in seeking from a
local church official recognition that he is suitable to continue as a minister
of the gospel. For
a number of years now, since graduating from Seminary, I have desired this
recognition from a local church. The time seemed right to pursue ordination now
that we have been at our church in Ann Arbor for three and a half years, and I
have had opportunities to teach in the church. It also seemed like the right
time since I have established myself in ministry, validating my plans to stay in
this long-term. On
Thursday, May 22 an ordination council will convene to consider my
qualifications for ordination by Grace Bible Church in Ann Arbor. An ordination
service will take place at 7pm
that evening. Consider this an open invitation to any of you who are able
to come. It would be a privilege to have you present at this important occasion! Ordination
Service Thursday,
May 22 7:00 pm Grace Bible Church 1300 S. Maple Rd. Ann Arbor, MI 48103
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Kids' CornerI just visited
the doctor. He knew what I meant when I held my arms up to him, so I got to sit
in his lap while he wrote on my
chart. He said that I am tall and lean. Mommy had a hard time understanding that
since she sees my big belly. We went on a
couple bike rides and got to play at some playgrounds. Then, just when it was
getting warm and we were able to go outside, we had to put on our snowsuits
again because we got snow. I’m getting better at getting over the mounds of
snow on the edges of the driveway—I slide over them. Next year I’ll be
really good at that! Mommy is making
me lots of fun clothes for the summer. I think it will be fun to make new
friends in Colorado and to get to go swimming in the pool at the apartment. -Lauren
Corn on the cob. One of the simple pleasures of life! Lately I have
been pretending to be a policeman. I point out all the police cars when we are
in the car; sometimes I even see them before Daddy or Mommy do. I told Mommy
that I want to be a policeman when I grow up. I also said that I want to be a
daddy. Mommy says I can do both! I am starting
to sing more songs. My favorite one right now is the pirate song from Jonah, the
Veggitales movie. My version goes like this: “We are pirates no do nothing,
lay round, play all day, tell us do something, we say no do anything.” I was very sad
when our “last” snow melted. I cried. Mommy told me God makes the snow. So
every day that week I said I wanted more snow so I could shovel. And God gave us
more snow! Isn’t God great? Mommy went away
for three whole days and we got to hang out with Daddy. We had lots of fun and
even got to go to the Toledo zoo! My favorite part was the big furry gorilla! -Andrew Prayer Requests
We appreciate so much your prayers
for us in ministry and as a family. Here are some specific ways that you can
pray for us. ¨ Pray
that the students would not grow cold in their walks with the Lord this summer.
Pray that they will continue to grow and will
return strong in the fall. ¨ Pray for Amanda. She is a junior and babysits for us on our date night. Her mom has terminal cancer and is in a lot of pain. Amanda is feeling pressure as her family is leans on her for support. Her dad is finding it hard to get his work done. She also has a twin sister and a brother. Pray for her siblings’ salvation. Update
(4/21/2003): Amanda's mom died this morning. Please pray for her and her family
during this difficult time. ¨ Pray
that we will have good family times this summer. ¨ Pray
for Nate as he prepares for his ordination council. Between now and when we leave for Colorado we will be raising needed support. Pray that God would provide for us during this next month and a half.
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Nate and Shelly Ardle 2533 Foster Ave. Ann Arbor, MI 48108 (734) 528-4083 home (734) 355-1916 Nate's cell (734) 223-1001 Shelly's cell
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