Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament for Trenton Ormsbee-Hale

By the will of the Holy Spirit, Trenton Ormsbee-Hale has been called to serve as Pastor at Messiah Lutheran Church in Weatherford, Texas. We joyfully invite you to celebrate with us at his Ordination to the Ministry of Word and Sacrament.

Ordination is a sacred rite within the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA), where the church entrusts the office of Word and Sacrament to those called and prepared for pastoral ministry.

The service will be presided over by The Rev. Dr. Erik K.J. Gronberg, Bishop of the Northern Texas-Northern Louisiana Synod. The Rev. Lesley M. Radius will preach.

Date: Saturday, May 24, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Location: St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church, 5709 Wedgwood Dr, Fort Worth, TX 76133

The service will include the laying on of hands and prayers for the newly ordained, followed by a celebratory reception.

Please RSVP here so we can plan accordingly: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/trentordination

Important Notes:

All are welcome to attend and celebrate this special occasion.

Clergy are invited to vest according to your tradition and participate in the procession and laying on of hands. The color of the day is red.

We hope you will join us in celebrating Trenton’s ordination and offering your prayers and support for his ministry ahead!