Rev. Paul Reichert, senior pastor of Zoar, participates in the ordination ceremony for the new associate pastor.
Rev. Paul Reichert, senior pastor of Zoar, participates in the ordination ceremony for the new associate pastor.

Zoar Lutheran Church hosted an ordination service for new Associate Pastor Melanie Jo Forrey on January 6. The bishop for the Northwestern Ohio Synod, Reverend Daniel Beaudoin, presided over the ceremony.

The program, held in the church sanctuary, was followed by a reception in Zoar’s Family Life Center.

The celebration was attended by family, friends, members of the congregation and community membe…