Installation of Rev. Garet Ellis- Christ Community - Leesburg VA

A special celebration was held on 

Sunday, September 9, 2018

at Christ Community

 and the Open Arms Preschool in Leesburg, VA.

It was the installation of Rev. Garet Ellis-

 shown here with wife Bethany, and daughters-

Norah and Emery.

 A beautiful setting of food ready for sharing.

The celebration also included 

the 10th Anniversary of the Open Arms Preschool

and the Installation of Heather Menser

 as Director of Leesburg Open Arms.

Heather Menser and husband Greg,

 and their children.

 R-Mr. Bill Nau shares

 a reading during the installation.

 President John Denninger 

reads the vows to Pastor Ellis.

The promises made by

a pastor

 to his congregation are very important.

Circuit clergy joined in to share 

a blessing and Scripture over Pastor Ellis.

A Visual Prayer shared with the Ellis family.
May the Lord continue to grow
 and expand the ministry of 
Leesburg Open Arms into the community
 for the sake of the Kingdom.