WOW, we as a church are so totally blessed to have Kent as one of our Pastor's. He blew me away today with his sermon. He truly is a man of God and a man after God's own heart.
OK, so those who have not signed up for NW Passage, well you really need to do so. I did simple because I really felt it was what I was supposed to be doing, but after being in the class since September, I have to say I think everyone should participate in this study. Not only do we have fun, but I've made new friends that I would not have done so if I had not signed up for NW Passage. I'm planning on continuing with the Equipping year next year, but I'll have to see how things pan out in order for me to make my final decision. You know if I didn't sign up for NW Passage I would have never known what a great guy Bill really is, and that he's a great resource for stuff. Like he says to me, "Cait, I know a guy." For all of my car needs. I just love it.
OH and it's great also because of the Christianly thing too.
As many of you already know, I am not a fan of Pastor John leaving the church staff. I would love for him to be my pastor, my senior pastor at that. The Stolz family and the Needham's have lived a lot of life together and it's very difficult to see John leave the church staff. HOWEVER, I do understand John's heart and his desire to follow what God has for him and not what I want for him. I think I can truly say, John is a man after God's own Heart. I'm not sure I can say that about a lot of people, but I know I can say this about John. He has been a wonderful Pastor for me and my family when we needed him the most. This transistion will be difficult for me, but I'm determined to come through it with flying colors. To the nominating committee and the elder board: OK people I'm not happy about the decision, but I will follow what has been decided without question and I will back you all up.
OK so when will we see a canidate? soon I hope. The "ACTIVATOR" in me wants to see some action here and results......come on people lets get going on this.
Well another year is coming to a close. How do we view this past year as a church family. Well, personally, I think it was a difficult year for all of us. First we lost Robb, then Caron, and then Stephanie. I don't know about anyone else, but I couldn't bare to lose anyone else. I only have one regret from this past year. I didn't go to Stephanie's memorial and I wish I did. At the time, i just couldn't bare to be there. I don't know how other people managed to go to three funerals all within a year, and every funeral was for a beloved person of our church. YEP, it's been a difficult year for us, but I'm sure there will be more difficult times ahead. I'm so glad that when those difficult times come upon us, we will be able to lean on each other for support and help. Well, at least that's what I'm hoping for. I think this is something we all need to remember. We need to lean on each other and help each other through those difficult times that lie ahead. Indeed they will come, but are we really ready to be there for each other. I pray that we are.
