September 22, 2024

This morning we welcome our Superintendent, Pastor Don Immel to our church. He will be helping us move through the transition from our current pastor to our new shepherd. Pastor Joel is retiring at the end of the year. A transition pastor will be selected who will serve us as we search for our next pastor. Some people wonder why we don’t just jump from Pastor Joel to the next pastor, but the experience of many churches tells us that having a transition time between pastors is best for the church. Two key words in this process are PATIENCE & FAITH.

This is God’s church and He will move it forward at His own pace. Don’t be anxious, have faith that at just the right time, God will provide just the right person for the job. Pastor Immel is here to reassure us that we’re in good, capable, experienced hands through this process. We’re not facing this alone. Wise, godly, caring people who have helped many other churches through this process stand at the ready to help us too. Don’t worry, pray. Don’t be afraid, get excited for the way God will pull our body together and provide us with the right shepherd to compliment our church and lead us deep into the heart of this century.

-Pastor Joel Everhart