Fifty Years of Faithful Service

FIFTY YEARS OF FAITHFUL SERVICE God has surely blessed you through all these fifty years, And you have seen such triumphs through all the trials and tears. He gave you the challenge, and you answered His call, Now you look back on it and thank Him for it all. But as you are reflecting, and many join today To tell how your life touched them when you came in their way. I am just one person whom you have touched, that’s true, But I just want to tell you how I’ve seen God work in you. You have let God use you, giving Him control, Now you see Him giving a new man greater goals. Somehow I am certain, though you have stepped aside, This work will go forward, adding to Christ’s bride. Though you won’t be active as once you used to be, God will still reward you for serving faithfully. You will see it prosper with God’s new chosen man Who, like you, has surrendered to His will and His plan. There are not many pastors who God keeps in one place The many years you’ve stayed there and preached of His grace. So since God chose to leave you in one place all these years, That field that you’ve been sowing with many prayers and tears Will now continue growing as part of your reward For all your faithful service to Jesus Christ, your Lord. May God now richly bless you in all these coming days, And thank you for your service, and to God be all the praise. Dedicated to Rev. Harold Henniger on his 50th anniversary in the ministry. This pastor is now at home with the Lord.