On 15 October the induction took place of Joe Bannister to the pastorate at Jubilee Baptist Church (JBC), Occold.
Over 200 people gathered in Occold Village Hall, where space was at a premium and some had no choice but to stand. The service was chaired by David Steere, who was moderator at JBC. David also conducted the charge to the pastor and to the church.
Church and community
Robert Powell, secretary of JBC, shared how the church had come to invite Joe. Joe shared some of his spiritual background and story. He firmly believed that God had led him to the church at Occold and was excited at the prospect of working with the church in the community.
Jon Steed, a fellow elder at Stoke Ash, preached on Joshua 1.9 with helpful references from Isaiah 40-43 and Judges 6-7. He encouraged JBC to look to the creator God who makes himself known, to be strong in the Lord and in the power of his might. Jon powerfully applied these things to Joe and his family, to the church family and to the wider congregation.
It was a great time of rejoicing and praising God together. Remember Joe, his wife Jules and their children, Oakley, Teddy and Jimmy in prayer.
