Mendota pastor honored for 50 years of service

The Rev. Larry Sheaves, pastor of New Covenant Assembly of God in Mendota, was honored by the district council for being an ordained minister for 50 years.

This is an achievement that few attain, the church said in a news release. Sheaves has been the pastor at several churches ranging from Florida to Illinois and has been a pastor in Mendota for 37 years. His wife Leah has supported him throughout his career.