By the time I return from Annual conference, we will only have two more Sundays together. Where have the years gone?
We have had our ups and downs, including surviving through a pandemic, and coming out with existing ministries intact and even growing and ready to take our next step forward. Faith UMC is a strong part of the family of God. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says, “For everything there is a season, and a time for every purpose under heaven….” It has truly been a huge blessing to be your pastor during this season. I thank God for such a gift.
Now we are entering a new season as I pass the mantle to my dear friend and sister in Christ, Pastor Judy. Pastor Judy will bring fresh vision, that you may joyfully move by faith to the place God is calling you to.
And as for me, I am excited about some doors to new ministries God has just opened for me. I look forward to seeing what the Lord’s next plans for me might be.
For all of us, I know that even when we do not see what is ahead, God calls us to walk by Faith. Hebrews 11 comes to mind where Paul writes, “Now faith is the assurance of things hoped for, the conviction of things not seen. For by it the people of old received their commendation.” He goes on to say, “By faith Abraham obeyed when he was called to go out to a place that he was to receive as an inheritance. And he went out, not knowing where he was going.” We are entering different paths and there may be moments where we, too, do not know where we are going, but know we will be fine. We walk with faith. We walk with God. May it be so.
Shalom,
Pastor Peggy