Installation of Rev. Ethan Stoppenhagen

 

The clergy gathered around the newly installed pastor

 of Messiah Lutheran Church- Rev. Ethan Stoppenhagen.

The Service was at 4 pm

 in Germantown, Maryland.

The Circuit pastors bless Pastor Stoppenhagen 

and give encouragement

 and God's Word of hope for his ministry.

Pastor Stoppenhagen consecrates

 the elements for Holy Communion.

The Installation Service

 had beautiful music and singing.

L to R- Circuit Visitor Rev. Ken Stottelmyer, 

Rev. Ethan Stoppenhagen, 

and Southeastern District President Rev. Dr. John Denninger

Wife Lauren and Pastor Stoppenhagen.

May the Lord bless their ministry together.

Lauren's family- the Marinkos gathered for this very special day.

L to R-Andrew, Maggie, Lauren, Pastor Stoppenhagen, 

Rachel and Renee

Rev. Stoppenhagen and his parents- 

R-Susan and Neil Stoppenhagen. 

and L-uncle and aunt- Ed and Lisa Black.

A reception was held after the service 

and Pastor Stoppenhagen

 opens a gift from the congregation.

A beautiful chasuble was a welcome gift.

A little bit more about Lauren and Pastor Stoppenhagen.

Welcome to the Southeastern District!