Brother Marcos Gohlke, our pastor for the past four years, preached his final sermon as pastor this past Sunday. It was a sad, but joyous service. Sad, because all of us are disappointed to lose Brother Marcos and Sue, but happy to see them enter into the retirement mode with less pressure and more time to spend with their children and grandchildren.
The morning service was packed with members, friends and a gathering of family members. The service opened with Marcos and Sue singing “When We Get Carried Away”, followed by Brother Raymond Grant leading the congregation in singing “To God Be The Glory”. Granddaughter Meg Gohlke sang a beautiful solo accompanied at the piano by Sue Gohlke. The special music continued with Sue, Marcos, and their daughter Misty Gohlke singing “Precious Savior”.
After the offertory, Brother Marcos and Sue sang the beautiful song, “Holy Ground”. Brother Marcos’ final sermon was “Remembering” from Isaiah 46: 9-10. Two young men who made decisions to give their life to Jesus during the Children’s Summer Camp at Palacios, came forward for salvation – a final tribute to Brother Marcos and his outstanding pastoral leadership at our church.
Sunday evening was a special evening dedicated to Brother Marcos and Sue with an “Ole Fashioned Ice Cream Social”. Fellowship Hall was full of friends and everyone enjoyed the celebration. Recognition was given to all those who had birthdays in April, May and June. It was really a great “Birthday Bash” and a “Happy Retirement Party”.
A great preacher, Bible teacher and friend, Brother George Yarbrough from Goliad, will be preaching all Sunday sermons in the month of July. Brother Yarbrough and his wife Barbara have visited us many times and he has graciously filled the pulpit on several occasions.
The Men of the Church are meeting every Tuesday morning at 7:30 a.m. in Fellowship Hall to pray for our church and the elected “Pastor Search Committee”. After a cup of coffee, the men enter into a season of prayer that God will guide the Committee in their effort to find a new Shepherd to lead our Church.
See you in church Sunday!
Marcos and Sue Gohlke
