Welcome to the SED- Rev. Eric Bednash

The clergy support for the 

Ordination and Installation of 

Rev. Eric Bednash.

 The Ordination words of blessing.

 The Laying on of Hands-

praying Scripture and blessing over 

Pastor Eric.

The Installation part of the service.

Vows and statements of faith.

Rev. Eric Bednash and 

SED President-Rev. John R. Denninger

 L to R- Rev. Elliot Robertson

 Rev. Bednash 

and Rev. Thomas Foelber-

Emeritus pastor- 
St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church

L to R-

Rev. Charles Minitree- Circuit Visitor

Rev. Eric Bednash

President John R. Denninger

Welcome to Rev. Eric Bednash

 to the Southeastern District!
Rev. Eric was born in Parma, Ohio 
and grew up attending Lutheran Schools
 and graduated from 
Concordia University-Wisconsin.
He completed his studies 
at Concordia Seminary- Ft. Wayne.

Rev. Eric is newly engaged to 

Ms. Brooke Stacy from Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Pastor Eric with his parents- 

Mark and Jeanne 

and younger brother- Mason.

Pastor Eric and Brooke 

with her grandparents-
Bob and Mary Ruth Epple.

A wonderful gathering of extended family

 for this day of celebration.

Some of the beautiful 

stained glass windows 

from this church built in 1907.

May the Lord bless the ministry of Rev. Bednash

 among the people and community of

 St. James Evangelical Lutheran Church-

Baltimore, Maryland.

And covering this ministry in prayer.