More than 1,500 sermons, 1,000 Bible studies, weddings, funerals and a church-planting network with a focus on college students — these are some of the things that have made up John Brock’s 20 years at Highland Baptist Church, Florence.
The church honored him for that milestone with a special service Dec. 5.
“I speak on behalf of this congregation, our Broadway fellowship, our Well Church fellowship and all those thousands of people who sat here Sunday after Sunday to hear Brother John preach and boldly proclaim the word of God,” said John Saylor, a member of Highland Baptist and incoming deacon chairman. “It has been a blessing to have you as our pastor. You have challenged us repeatedly to go, to disciple, to serve, and along the way you and your beautiful wife have led by example.”
Brock expressed his gratitude to the church on behalf of himself; his wife Charman; and their two children.
“We love you,” he said. “We have just been so blessed to serve such a gracious, loving church family. … You’ve been faithful, you’ve been kind, you’ve shown us the love of Christ in so many ways.”
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