On Sunday, June 30, Pastor David Neil, Certified Lay Minister, was celebrated for completing 19 years as pastor at Mazeppa United Methodist Church. Pastor Dave also served the Zumbro Falls United Methodist Church from 2006 and through the catastrophic flood of 2010. The Zumbro Falls UMC merged with the Mazeppa UMC in May of 2012.
The children at Mazeppa UMC on June 30th began the service with a humorous "roast" of the pastor. He was also presented with a framed photo of the church taken by Christian Monsrud on a beautiful December night in 2022. Pastor Dave's sermon was about the power of prayer. A delicious lunch was enjoyed by all after the service.
Pastor Neil said, "I am blessed to lead such a caring group of Christian people. I am glad to see how they love each other and others. Every single month they collect a special offering to donate to a worthy cause in Jesus' name. Last year they donated to causes such as the victims of fire in Hawaii, as well as to the Mazeppa food shelf. They are a small church with a big heart!"
Congratulations to Pastor David Neil! Sunday, July 7th begins his 20th year leading this congregation. Worship begins at 10:30 on Sunday mornings.
