Members and staff of Hope Lutheran Church celebrated longtime Director of Music Christine Mansell for 40 years of music ministry.
As a part of the congregation’s morning worship services Nov. 18, the church honored Mansell during a special Recognition of Faithful Service. Staff members and Hope’s Elders Ministry Team joined Mansell in prayer for her music ministry.
As a part of the reception, Mayor Michael Sparkman read a proclamation from the City of Plant City, and state Rep. Dan Raulerson presented Mansell with a proclamation recognizing her ministry from the Florida State House of Representatives.
Greetings honoring Mansell also were received and read from the Rev. Dr. Matthew Harrison, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod president, and the Rev. Greg Walton, Lutheran Church Missouri Synod-Florida Georgia District president. Mansell also received a dozen red roses and a special gift from the congregation.