The Family
of First UCC:
Greetings! The fresh
air is blowing through the office window.
The birds are chirping (I think they are singing “How Great is Our
God”). The morning is filled with the
reminder of newness of life.
One year ago this week, I sat in the church office with
Allison Fordyce and John Reimer.
Representing Church Council, they reviewed the Call Agreement between
First UCC and the Life Through the Word Ministries. Hard to believe, but it has been a year
already! Since May 2012, we have learned
a lot together. The most important: How God can mold people together… in
love. Charlene and I love that you
allow me to be your Lead Pastor.
As year number two begins, it is a joy to add to the First
UCC pastoral staff team. Kristi Payne
has stood at the pulpit a dozen times in recent months. In July, Kristi will receive ordination
credentials. That good news is
superseded with the news that her first ministry position is with us! On June first, Rev. Kristi Payne will become
the Associate Pastor of Shelby’s First UCC!
The arrival to this point came through the process of pastor
review, discussion among representatives of the Council and Elder Committee,
and finally a vote of the Council. The
consensus… Good days ahead!
With an excited confidence, I want you to know that the
future days are filled with the reality that TOGETHER… WE WILL DISCOVER GOD’S
AGENDA FOR FIRST UCC!
With
Gratitude,
Pastor Bob
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