A Very Happy Retirement To You
The Joy Singers of Knox Presbyterian Church sing “A Very Happy Retirement To You” as they point to Rev. John Ferrier, at his retirement service held Friday evening. The service was followed by a sold-out retirement banquet held in Knox Hall, with several speakers paying tribute to Rev. Ferrier and his 26 years of service to Weyburn and community. He will officially retire as of the end of March.
Enjoying the Joy Singers
Rev. John Ferrier and his nephew Alex Ferrier share a laugh as the Joy Singers pay him tribute in song during the special retirement service held for him on Friday evening. The service was followed by a special banquet held in his honour at the Knox Hall with speakers from the church and community as well as from relatives and friends who have known him for many years. Rev. Ferrier is retiring as the pastor of Knox Presbyterian after 26 years in Weyburn as of the end of March.
Retiring pastor honoured
Rev. John Ferrier jokes after receiving a retirement gift from Elva Hemphill, clerk of sessions, at the retirement banquet held for him on Friday evening at the Knox Fellowship Hall. Tributes were paid to him by family members and many who have worked with him here and elsewhere, including representatives of the three organization for whom he serves as chaplain, the Legion, the RCMP and the Weyburn Fire Department. He will continue to be a chaplain with those groups after he retires as pastor at the end of March.
