Dear Friends,
Only a few weeks ago we were enjoying the holiday season and the wrap-up of 2018. Now we are in a new year in a new season.
The image of seasons applies to many things in life, and one of those things is pastoral appointments. Through much prayer and consultation, Elizabeth and I have come to the conclusion that God is leading us into a new season of pastoral ministry. Elizabeth is up for ordination as an Elder in Full Connection in June, and that means we must move to a place where a full time church is available for her. This is bittersweet for us. We are excited about what God has for Elizabeth in her new full time ministry, but we are very sad to leave all those whom we love here at Duck Church and at Mighty Wind.
At our annual advisory meeting with the District Superintendent, we requested to move in June 2019, when Methodist pastors in the North Carolina Conference rotate.
The next several months will be lovely months as we think of all the great things we have accomplished together in the Kingdom of God. Together, you and I have been used in mighty ways by the Lord, and that is to be celebrated. Duck Church is among the most wonderful churches in the Southeastern United States, and I will miss being your pastor when June comes.
We do not yet know who the next pastor at Duck UMC will be, but you can rest assured it will be one of the best pastors our Conference has to offer. We will find out who our next pastor will be after Easter, and that is also when I will expect to know what my next assignment will be.
We have many months before it is time to say farewell. So the next six months are a good time to enjoy one another, to reflect on how far we have come together, and to anticipate what lies ahead.
With love to each of you,
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