“What
a Difference a Year Makes”
Dear
Church,
It
is truly amazing for me when I consider that on September 19th, it
will be one year since I formally began my ministry here as your pastor. It means so much to me that you decided to
take a chance on a young pastor fresh out of divinity school, and I hope that
over the past year, the faith that it took from you to call me here has been
rewarded.
I
realize that perhaps for you—especially if you have been worshiping here for
many, many years—one year may not seem so much, but as someone still so close
to the ground age-wise, I can say that ministering here has been nothing short
of a life-changing experience for me!
While
this first year has been devoted—for me, at least—to growing into this new role
and learning about all of you, this church, and our community, I hope that in
the year to come the growth and rejuvenation we have experienced will bear
fruit in new and exciting ministries and missions—which may be entirely created
by you!
After
all, lay ministry is central to our church as a Disciples of Christ parish, and
just as I have grown in my role here thanks to all of you, I hope that I can return
the favor and work at helping all of you continue to grow in your own journeys
of faith.
What
a difference a year has made for me…and hopefully for you as well. May the life and spirit that I know I feel in this place continue to thrive as we
continue our work as a Christian faith family together into another great year!
Yours
in Christ,
Pastor
Eric
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