New pastor for St. Matthew’s in Newbury Park




St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church will welcome its new pastor, the Rev. Stan Ferguson, on Sun., July 18 at the church, 1360 S. Wendy Drive, Newbury Park.

A welcome luncheon for Ferguson and his wife Ellen will take place after the 10 a.m. worship service. The public is invited.

Ferguson was previously assigned to St. Matthew’s for seven years beginning in July 1990 as his first full charge church responsibility. While serving at St. Matthew’s he purchased a home in Newbury Park and has raised a family there despite subsequent assignments to numerous churches in Southern California.

Ferguson follows the Rev. Bob Ferguson (no relation) who has retired from full-time ministry after 33 years of service. Bob Ferguson served a number of churches, finishing with a threeyear appointment at St. Matthew’s.

The church hosted a farewell luncheon for Bob Ferguson and his wife Beth on June 27. Bob and Beth Ferguson will retire to San Jacinto where they own a home.

Sunday worship services are at 8:30 a.m. (informal) and 10 a.m. (traditional). For more information, call (805) 498-6910.


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