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Ron Cowper
Visitation Ministry |
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“For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat,
I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink,
I was a stranger and you invited me in,
I needed clothes and you clothed me,
I was sick and you looked after me,
I was in prison and you came to visit me.”
Then the righteous will answer him,
“Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,
or thirsty and give you something to drink?
When did we see you a stranger and invite you in,
or needing clothes and clothe you?
When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?”
And the King shall answer and say unto them,
“Verily I say unto you, Inasmuch as
ye have done it unto one of the least of these my brethren,
you have done it unto me.” Matt.25: 35-40 |
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Ron, a graduate of Melodyland School of Theology, has taken over the ministry pioneered by Dr. Gordon Blenkhorn. The purpose of this ministry is to visit and provide support to those unable to make it to church, keeping them abreast of “happenings” at Bethany. Other responsibilities include praying with members and family before surgery, sitting with family members during times of crisis, delivering communion to shut-ins, administering baptism, helping families make final arrangements, and supporting Pastor at memorial services.
Ron says, When I visit them and walk into their room and see their warm friendly smiles, I can truly say, It is more blessed to give than to receive. |