We at Hopewell Mennonite church (Hubbard, Oregon) have been richly blessed with the same bishop since 1983.

He was ordained from among us, so he is one of us. By God’s grace, he has led us with a shepherd’s heart, remembering well that the flock is not his own, but the Good Shepherd’s.

His wife has served graciously and faithfully at his side.

James & Noreen Roth

I need to be more generous in my thankfulness and commendation to them. However, I suppose it would seem inappropriate to use this forum since they are also my parents.

“This is a true saying, if a man desire the office of a bishop, he desireth a good work” (1 Timothy 3:1).

Though he did not desire the office of bishop, the work is a good work, and he has been a faithful steward of it.

Thank you, Dad (and Mom), and God bless you!