A most historic National Election occurred on Tuesday, November 5. And I’m writing this column before the polls closed. From my vantage point, there’s been more participation due to an increase in the young adult and female population. And a healthier debate on the issues.
For all of these factors I’m grateful. Remember, resting strong in the truth that you belong to God and knowing who you are in Christ matters most.
My friends, dependency on God combines God’s action and human action into experiencing the kingdom of God. Depend on God as we move closer and closer to the election of the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC).
Here’s an update on our Journey to the New Pastor.
- The Strategic Plan (Mission Study) is presented to the Session for approval at the Stated Session Meeting, Monday, November 18.
- November 2024-January 2025 the Nominating Committee identifies Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) members.
- A Special Meeting of the Congregation for the election of the Pastor Nominating Committee (PNC) could be called in December or January depending on the Nominating Committee’s progress.
- Currently, the PNC slate is scheduled to be elected at the Annual Meeting on Sunday, February 23, 2025. The Strategic Plan is also presented.
- The PNC begins its work in January, February, or March depending on when the Congregational Meeting for the election of PNC members occurs.
Read the benediction below (benediction, in Latin literally means, “good word”) written by the late Richard Halverson, Minister of Word and Sacrament (PCUSA), and Chaplain to the United States Senate (1981- 1994). You’ll be encouraged.
You go nowhere by accident.
Wherever you go, God is sending you.
He has a purpose in your being there.
Christ who indwells you has something he wants to do through you wherever you are.
Believe this.
And go in his grace and love and power.
Amen.
Remember, nothing in your life and Grace’s is life is an accident.
On the journey of Christian discipleship and spiritual formation with you, I remain faithfully yours,
Steve
The Rev. Dr. Steven M. Marsh
Interim Pastor
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