Page 4 - 2021 June-July Newsletter

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Greencastle Church of the "I will appoint over you a
Brethren Welcomes New shepherd after my heart who
Pastor will shepherd you wisely and
prudently." - Jeremiah 3:15

On February 7, 2021, Rev. Fred And that's just what happened
Keener was installed as the pastor at Bermudian Church of
of the Greencastle Church of the the Brethren when Larry
Brethren on S. Carlisle St. Dentler began his pastoral
leadership at our church. Little did we know at that
Pastor Fred was born and raised in the Hagerstown, time that he would shepherd our flock for three
Md. area. During the last half of the 1970s, he had decades.
been a radio announcer for WKSL in Greencastle. He
began full time pastoral ministry in 1982 near New In that 30 years as our pastor, he served tirelessly,
Creek, W.V., and then served 34 years at the Bristolville faithfully, and with great compassion. He was a
Church of the Brethren in northeast Ohio. servant leader who enabled us to lead. No task was
ever too small for him, and no dream too large to
Pastor Fred and his wife Anna have been married 40 explore. He served with vision and led by
years, and are the parents of 5 daughters and 4 sons. example. He has sewn seeds of hope, love and faith in
They also have 2 granddaughters. The Keener’s, along our lives, challenging us to make a difference in the
with the congregation of the Greencastle Church of world. A man of God, he has helped us to grow
the Brethren, welcome you to worship with them each spiritually through his teaching, preaching and
Sunday morning at 10:35. discipleship training.

It is difficult to envision Bermudian without Pastor
Larry. But now his life opens to the next chapter. We
know he will embrace the plans God has for him and
our prayers go with him on the journey.

Thank you and God Bless your Pastor Larry.
Your loving Bermudian Church family and friends.