7 years ago today these words were said on the occasion of my ordination and installation: "Beloved in the Lord, Eddie Cuen, has been called by the Lord of the Church into the Office of the Holy Ministry of the Word and Sacraments. He has been prepared for this ministry by careful study and prayer. He has been examined and declared ready and prepared to undertake this sacred responsibility, and, by the guidance of God the Holy Spirit, he has in the Church's usual order been called to be pastor at Trinity Lutheran Church, Norwalk."
"Declared ready and prepared..." over the last 7 years I haven't always felt ready and prepared, but somehow God provided. When wisdom escaped me, He brought insight and peace. I am still in awe that God called me and I really want to grow each and every day to be a better pastor. Also, I look pretty scared in that picture.😄
