Pastor Wayne (to Rev. Harley):
Reverend Harley, you have devoted your life to the preaching of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. You have spent time in preparation so that your work would be well done. You have served our community and the family of First Baptist Church faithfully through the years.
We challenge you to continue to be an example of Christ in all you do and say. Remember the words of Jesus when he said, "Whoever would lose their life for my sake will find it, and whoever would be the greatest among you, let them first be a servant of all."
We call upon you to reaffirm your commitment to Christ and the Church.
Jim Harley (to congregation and to God):
I reaffirm my ordination vows, believing with all my heart that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of the Living God, and accept the Holy Scriptures as inspired by God through the Holy Spirit. It is my sincere desire to continue to devote my life to the ministry of the Word, and to live my life in a way that will bring honor to my Lord.
Pastor Wayne (to congregation):
Do you, as the family of First Baptist Church, renew your commitment to work together with Pastor Emeritus Jim Harley so that more people will experience the saving grace of Jesus Christ? Will you be faithful in your service of Jesus Christ according to your abilities and opportunities?
Congregation: Yes, with God's help.
Jim Harley (to congregation):
I accept the invitation to be your Pastor Emeritus, and I now covenant with you that in the strength of our Lord Jesus Christ, I will live a holy life among you as an example and will faithfully attempt to bring glory and honor to our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Congregation:
In the name of Jesus, we as a congregation install you, Rev. Jim Harley, as Pastor Emeritus of First Baptist Church. May God bless our work together.
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