Rev. Tucher

Today marks my third anniversary in the ministry.  Three years ago, I had the priveldge of being ordained in my home congregation, St. Paul’s, in Indianapolis.  While I have pictures, unfortunately, none are digital.

This vocation of pastor to which I have been called to serve is not something that is to be taken lightly.    I do not take this call lightly.  I strive to be the shepherd of my congregation to which God has called me.  At times, the work of a pastor is frustrating.  It is difficult.  It is challenging.  But at the same time, it is rewarding.  It is exciting.  It is what God has called me to do.

As classmates of mine are celebrating their ordination anniversaries, here is a prayer for us all:

Lord God, heavenly Father, You promised to send Your servants the Holy Spirit and to give them power from on high. We give thanks that through Your Word You also called [name] as Your servant and entrusted him with the Office of the Holy Ministry. We praise Your mercy and faithfulness and ask that You continue to keep him in good health and firm faith. Grant that he may continue to be a blessing to Your people and that they may be a blessing to him. Open everywhere the hearts of the faithful that Your Word may be received and that laborers in Your harvest may not be lacking. Cause Your Church to grow up into Him who is the head, even Jesus Christ, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever, amen.

I posted about this just a little while ago. It seems that now she has been charged with murder.

When I returned to the church after lunch, the secretary told me of a minister’s wife who had confessed of killing her husband. I was shocked! I had not heard that until then.

The wife of a minister found dead in the church parsonage has confessed to shooting him and fleeing to Alabama, where she was found the following night with their three young daughters, authorities said Friday. Mary Winkler told investigators she shot her husband on Wednesday, Selmer Police investigator Roger Rickman said.

I could not believe the story when I read it. Being a minister’s wife, I’m sure she would know a little about what it is her husband preaches and teaches to his congregation. I’m sure that one thing he would teach would be the Fifth Commandment: “You shall not murder.”