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Tribute to a Serving Couple
MADISON HEIGHTS, Mich. Christian for several years, but
—Pastor L.S. Sexton and the con- had not totally committed his
gregation of Faith Temple Church life to service in a church. He
Ron and Doris
Schermerhorn
of God paid tribute to a special brought his family to Faith Tem-
couple of their congregation, Ron ple and joined the church only served on the Church and Pas- port. Doris has also served in the
and Doris Schermerhorn, with a months later. An uncomplicated tor’s Council for 10 years, and church’s school, Tender Hearts
recognition and appreciation din- man, shy and retiring, he faced also on the Finance Committee. Learning Center, for the past 10
ner for their many years of service. many challenges in life. However, As head usher, he is a regular years, nurturing the children and
Ron met and married Doris Pastor Sexton says of him, “Ron greeter at the door—the first one preparing nutritious meals for
Doan on June 28, 1968, when is a gifted carpenter, plumber, in and the last one out every them. She also served several
they both served in the United electrician, mechanic, designer, Sunday. He and Doris have pre- years as vice president of the
States Army at Fort Sam Hous- and builder. It is extremely rare pared and faithfully served com- Women’s Ministries. Pastor Sex-
ton, Texas. They had two chil- that a church can be served with munion at the church for 10 ton says of her, “Doris has a real
dren, Mark and Leanne, and, so much talent in one man, all years, and for the past eight heart for ministry and is willing
from hearts of love, raised a the more evident since Ron has years, the two of them have led to be used by the Lord in what-
friend’s three daughters when had no formal education.” Manna Ministries—a program ever capacity He has need of
she became suddenly ill. From 1985 to 1990, Ron was that assists both the church her. She serves with diligence,
Ron came to Faith Temple head of the bus ministry, which members and those who need integrity, and a spirit of willing-
because he heard it was a very began first with seniors, and later help in the community with ness and cooperation . . . with
loving church. He had been a served the children as well. He food, clothing, and spiritual sup- no complaints. She is a joy!”
“Best Place to Worship”
ation, and services in the county, “Best Place to Worship” is quite
as well as the best place to wor- an accolade.
ship. Querry notes that in a Every year the church’s
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif. their regular editions of the county of megachurches like musicals draw thousands from
—Dan Moore has served as newspaper and on its Web site Saddleback, the community. The
senior pastor of Living Waters and invites the public to cast Calvary Chapel, goal of the Music and
Christian Fellowship Church of their votes online or by mail for and Crystal Arts Department is to
God for the past 29 years. It has what they believe is the best Cathedral, for reach outside the four
long been said of the church place to eat and shop, the best Living Waters walls of the church to
that it is the best-kept secret in places of entertainment, recre- to be voted present the message
Orange County. “Not any- of Christ. Pastor
more!” says Deena Querry, Moore says he
executive director and assistant
Pastor
Moore
believes quite a
pastor of Care Ministries at the responsibility comes
church. “It is no longer a with being voted the “Best
secret!” The Orange County Place to Worship.” He adds,
Register, as the result of their “We strive to be God’s hands
annual survey, named Living extended and show love and
Waters “Best Place to Worship.” acceptance to a world that
Every year in May the needs a true ‘family,’ showing
Register includes a ballot in the love of Christ.”
28 EVANGEL • MAR 2009
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