BUILDING GOD'S COMMUNITY
Dear Friends,
We
have finally put away the snow shovels and are ready for summer. Last month’s snow has been replaced by humid
summer nights!
The
summer season ushers in gardens, ball games and family vacations among some
things.
Our
church also experiences the evidence of change around us. The Legacy project outside progress can be
measured in bricks – literally brick by brick.
Each weekday morning one can check on the progress of the bricklayers as
they cover the outside walls in mortar and brick. It’s exciting to see the accomplishments of
this phase of our addition.
If
you venture into the newest portion of the church, the sheet rockers are just
about complete with their work. The size
of the rooms are beginning to take shape and are awaiting their personality as
the painters will soon be covering them in color. The carpet has been ordered!
Our
Sunday morning worship has also seen change.
You have probably noticed that we have been having different individuals
assisting in the call to worship and announcements. We have been blessed by
various personal insights of those who lead us in this portion of our worship
service. We are witness to the body of
Christ developing their gifts.
The
upcoming months will also introduce three interns working in various capacities
in the church. Clayton Larson will be
doing calling and preaching (especially when I’m on vacation), Heidi Schulte
will be leading our Bible study ministries and Katelyn Roozeboom will be using
her gifts of clerical administration.
What a gift First Reformed is giving to their young people as we help
mentor them and they bless us with their gifts.
This is being an example of a teaching church in its finest application.
As
we note the changes that we are experiencing I must also note the closure of
Diana Scandridge as our Youth and Education Director. Diana has accepted a position in the
Lynnville-Sully school district and will complete her duties on August 9, 2013. We have been blessed by her leadership the
past three years and will miss her!
At
the same time, we now begin the process of seeking another individual God has
planned for us as Youth and Education Director.
A search committee has been formed as we begin this journey in staffing
for the future.
I
ask you to pray for the search process and for the right person that will
continue to build on the spiritual goals that have been laid out for us.
May
you enjoy the summer God has planned for you!
In Christ,
Pastor Wayne
