2021-12-01 Honoring Pastor Roger L. Ewings Retirement PITTSYLVANIA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
RESOLUTION#2024-12-01
HONORING PASTOR ROGER L. EWING'S RETIREMENT
VIRGINIA: The Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors("Board")adopted the following Resolution at its
Business Meeting on December 17, 2024:
WHEREAS,Pastor Roger L. Ewing ("Pastor Ewing") and his wife, Garnie, answered the Lord's call to
ministry at the young age of eighteen (18) while living in Alexandria, Virginia, beginning a life of unwavering
faith and service; and
WHEREAS,in 1970,Pastor Ewing and Garnie moved to Danville,Virginia,following a two-year journey
overseas while Pastor Ewing served in the military, demonstrating both their dedication to their country and their
steadfast commitment to God's purpose for their lives; and
WHEREAS,in June 1977,Pastor Ewing and Garnie became two(2)of sixteen(16)original charter members
of White Oak Worship Center, formerly known as Full Gospel Fellowship Church, where Pastor Ewing's leadership
and faith ensured that the pulpit was consistently filled with God's message; and
WHEREAS, in February 1980, after much prayer and divine guidance, Pastor Ewing became the senior
pastor of White Oak Worship Center, where he faithfully served for nearly forty-five(45)years, sharing the Word
of God in a powerful, practical, and often humorous way, while winning countless souls to Christ through his
compassionate and effective ministry; and
WHEREAS, under Pastor Ewing's leadership, White Oak Worship Center saw tremendous growth and
development, including the construction of two sanctuaries, a fellowship hall, and a gymnasium, as well as the
relocation of the church in 2009 from Luna Lake Road in Danville to its current location on U.S. Highway 29 and
R& L Smith Road in Blairs, Virginia; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Ewing's legacy is defined by his unwavering commitment to shepherding the
congregation of White Oak Worship Center with love and gentleness, embodying the true essence of the word
"pastor," and by the enduring partnership and support of his wife, Garnie, throughout their ministry; and
WHEREAS, Pastor Ewing has been an invaluable asset to the County and surrounding community,
providing unwavering support and compassionate guidance to those in need.
NOW, THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board expresses its heartfelt gratitude to Pastor Roger
L. Ewing for his nearly forty-five(45)years of faithful service as the senior pastor of White Oak Worship Center and
extends its best wishes to him and his wife, Garnie, as they embark on their well-deserved retirement.
Adopted this 17th day of December, 2024.
" enneth L. Bo r (Chatham-Blairs Supervisor)
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rrell W. Dalton(C rman)
Pittsylvania County Board of Supervisors