Roseisle celebrates pastor’s ordination and more

June 15, 2025, was ordination Sunday here in Roseisle! Pastor Fernando Hiebert was ordained by Conference Pastor Andy Woodworth in front of a large congregation.

Conference Pastor Andy Woodworth and Roseisle EMC church representatives pray over Jen and Fernando Hiebert (centre) during Fernando’s ordination on June 15, 2025.

Pastor Woodworth’s message was about Jesus’ mission of redemption and restoration, and what part the church plays in the world. We are called to be people of truth and to seek and save the lost. He encouraged us to get out of our comfort zone and see people through the eyes of the Father.

Ordination is an opportunity for both the conference and the membership to confirm the work that Pastor Fernando is doing, and to confirm the call of God for him to be a minister of the church. Pastor Woodworth also acknowledged the work and support of the pastoral spouse.

It was a special moment to have three members of our church pray over Fernando and Jen, for the work they do in our church, and community, and for their family.

We have much to celebrate in Roseisle! Our congregation is growing by leaps and bounds. Sunday school attendance is at an all-time high, and we are looking forward to multiple baptisms and a membership transfer next week!

We are thankful for the work that God is doing in our midst, and we pray that we will continue to be a light in the darkness for those around us. Amen.