Palestine Bible Church To Host Retirement Reception For Callighan
July 28, 2016 at 4:25 p.m.
By Staff Report-
Pastor David Callighan and his wife Ruth will be retiring from the Palestine Bible Church after 24 years of ministry.
Many fond memories come to mind as they retire. Serving with many faithful families over the years has certainly been a tremendous blessing. God has helped the Callighans spread the gospel and grow in Him.
Under the leadership of Pastor Callighan, Palestine Bible Church has hosted special groups and speakers and conducted special services and events over the years that have been a blessing to many.
In recent years, the church has hosted an annual “Friends Day” in which past members and special guests worshipped together while enjoying special music from “By Grace”.
Pastor Callighan graduated from Grace Theological Seminary in 1972.
He pastored at Pious Chapel in Idaville for three years.
His family then moved to Florida where he was principal of Lake Wales Christian School for three years.
Moving back to Indiana in 1977, Callighan was named pastor of The County Church in Bourbon, where he served the Lord for eight years.
His ministry continued at Lakeland Christian Academy in Winona Lake, where for nine years he taught all the social studies classes.
While at Lakeland Christian Academy, he began as pastor of the Palestine Bible Church in January 1988.
Pastor Callighan’s family includes in his wife, Ruth, and two children, Jane, who is with the Lord, and Mark, who teaches in Danville. Pastor and Ruth have four grandchildren.
Pastor Callighan stated, “We want to thank the Lord for the ministry He has given us over the years. To God be the glory!”
Those who have been touched by the ministry of Pastor David and Ruth Callighan are invited to come and honor them for their many years of ministry as God’s dedicated and faithful servants.
Pastor Callighan will deliver his final sermon from the pulpit of the Palestine Bible Church June 17. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the worship service at 10:30 a.m.
The church, on Ind. 25 in Palestine, is an independent, non-denominational, fundamental church that believes the Bible is the only standard of faith and practice for those who believe in Jesus Christ and for His church.
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Pastor David Callighan and his wife Ruth will be retiring from the Palestine Bible Church after 24 years of ministry.
Many fond memories come to mind as they retire. Serving with many faithful families over the years has certainly been a tremendous blessing. God has helped the Callighans spread the gospel and grow in Him.
Under the leadership of Pastor Callighan, Palestine Bible Church has hosted special groups and speakers and conducted special services and events over the years that have been a blessing to many.
In recent years, the church has hosted an annual “Friends Day” in which past members and special guests worshipped together while enjoying special music from “By Grace”.
Pastor Callighan graduated from Grace Theological Seminary in 1972.
He pastored at Pious Chapel in Idaville for three years.
His family then moved to Florida where he was principal of Lake Wales Christian School for three years.
Moving back to Indiana in 1977, Callighan was named pastor of The County Church in Bourbon, where he served the Lord for eight years.
His ministry continued at Lakeland Christian Academy in Winona Lake, where for nine years he taught all the social studies classes.
While at Lakeland Christian Academy, he began as pastor of the Palestine Bible Church in January 1988.
Pastor Callighan’s family includes in his wife, Ruth, and two children, Jane, who is with the Lord, and Mark, who teaches in Danville. Pastor and Ruth have four grandchildren.
Pastor Callighan stated, “We want to thank the Lord for the ministry He has given us over the years. To God be the glory!”
Those who have been touched by the ministry of Pastor David and Ruth Callighan are invited to come and honor them for their many years of ministry as God’s dedicated and faithful servants.
Pastor Callighan will deliver his final sermon from the pulpit of the Palestine Bible Church June 17. Sunday school begins at 9:30 a.m. followed by the worship service at 10:30 a.m.
The church, on Ind. 25 in Palestine, is an independent, non-denominational, fundamental church that believes the Bible is the only standard of faith and practice for those who believe in Jesus Christ and for His church.
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