My
assumption has been that this announcement does not surprise most of you. As
you can imagine, this has been a reflective time for me. I became a student
pastor in 1978. I look forward to many changes in my life over the next few
months. Two things that will not change are my love for Jesus and my love for
the Bible. Some of my recent sermons and studies have reminded me of how often
the Bible comes back to love. Love means that something matters, moving against
our nagging suspicion that nothing matters. Apathy and isolation are not the
answer to the difficulties of life. When we love, we are in tune with, for God
is love. Love binds Father, Son, and Spirit, with the Spirit invites us to
participate in this love. Prayer is an expression of love to God and neighbor.
Yes, God loves this world, and we join God in that love. As I look over the 55
years of being a Christian, I keep learning what it means to live with Jesus
and to view the world with Jesus.
I
hope you will keep the Staff-Parish Committee and the leadership of the church
in your prayers. The Bishop and District Superintendent have already been
working on someone who will come as pastor July 1. We have much to do over the
next six months.
Best Wishes Pastor George! I am sure that God has wonderful plans in store for you and Suzanne. Take Care-
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