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New Hope MB Church’s Pastor-Elect To Give First Sermon Sunday
BY GWEN HAYES Sentinel Editor
Theofficialsandcongrega-
tion of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 3005 E. Elli- cott Street (Tampa 33610), extend an invitation to the
has been in the ministry for more than 20 years.
Rev. Mouton, Jr. holds a diploma from the United States Army Field Artillery School, an Associate Art’s de- gree in Business Administra- tion from Remington College, Bachelor’s and Master’s de- grees in Theology and Ad- ministration, respectively.
His involvements are nu- merous, from ministerial af- filiations to community organizations.
The minister enjoys read- ing, writing, playing multiple sports and spending quality time with his family.
The Bible speaks of many stories about changes in lead- ership, some were smooth transitions; many were fought for; while others were commanded of the Lord. As New Hope undergoes a change in Pastoral Leader- ship, it is an event that will be embraced in all humility.
The congregants have said, “We are certain that our focus is not on the man of God, but on the vision God has given to theman.Heisamanwhois not a hireling, but a true under-shepherd of the Lord Jesus Christ. We are focused on the importance of his lead- ership in terms that he is a
Bible-believing, Bible- preaching and Bible-teaching pastor.”
“I am both humbled and honored to serve in the office of Pastor. I believe this role is one that the Lord has or- dained for me, and I am elated and ecstatic to be cho- sen to serve the congregation in this manner,” Pastor- Elect Mouton, Jr. stated. “I believe shepherding to be a divine enablement to care for the spiritual needs of a group of believers and to nurture them in spiritual growth, as- suming responsibility for their welfare; in addition to counsel and assisting people in their quest for wholeness.
“I believe teaching pro- vides explanation and appli- cation of the Bible that helps people learn God’s purpose for their lives. I look forward to exploring the Word of God with you and my hope is that we will rediscover both the promises and benefits of the abundant and eternal life in Him. I am overjoyed with great anticipation to meet each member of the family, and look forward to the new journey as we labor together in a harmonious fashion to continue the mission of our Lord and King, Christ Jesus!”
REVEREND LARRY JAMES MOUTON, JR. ...Pastor Elect, New Hope M. B. Church
community to witness the First Sermon of their Pastor- Elect, Reverend Larry J. Mouton, Jr.
The service is Sunday, De- cember 18, 2016, 10:55 a. m. during its Unity Worship Service (see advertisement in this issue).
Rev. Mouton, Jr. is a na- tive of Iberia, Louisiana, but a longtime resident of Fort Worth, Texas, where he and his wife, Reba, and 2 adult children reside.
Since 2012, he has served as the senior pastor of Pleas- ant Mt. Gilead Missionary Baptist Church in Ft. Worth. He is licensed, ordained and
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