Christening of Corps of Engineers M/V Gordon M. Stevens
On a bright Friday morning, 23 May, the newest vessel of the United States Army Corps of Engineers, the M/V Gordon M. Stevens was christened at the Paducah, KY, Riverfront. I gave the Invocation and the Blessing of the Boat and presented the Bible.
Presentation of th Bible: Captain, I present this Bible to the M/V Gordon M. Stevens, that the Word of God may ever be with those who crew this vessel. As this Good Book begins with the words, “In the beginning God,” and ends with the word “Amen” (So be it!), may that same God who created all things and called all that he had made good, watch over you from this day of your vessel’s launching until your journey’s end.
Chaplain Jim Wilkinson+
Posted: May 28th, 2008 under Churches and Groups, Jim's Posts, Towboaters.
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