Dear Friends in Christ,
Thank you! Thank you! Thank you!
On Sunday, June 13th, over one hundred and forty folks filled our Family Life Center to enjoy a potluck luncheon and to celebrate the 25th anniversary of my ordination into the ministry of Word and sacrament in the Lutheran Church. I was so blessed by the occasion! First of all, for so many of you to give up a summer afternoon to honor me with you presence was truly moving. Thank you. And then to be presented with such marvelous gifts! Thank you all so much for the book of letters from family and friends, the beautiful new green chasuble, the many cards, and the very generous check!
I wish to express a special word of thanks to Mary Lou Roth for all of her work in putting on this wonderful event. I know she had a great team of helpers and it was obvious she put a lot into it.
I also wish to thank Marla for coordinating and organizing things through the church office. Most important, very special thanks to my wife Cheryl for her love, prayers, and support through these
25 years; I would not be where I am today without her. I especially enjoyed the pictorial display Cheryl created of our 25 years of ministry. It brought back many wonderful memories for this occasion. I hope you had the opportunity to check out the pictures of when I used to have a lot more hair on my head and what hair I did have wasn’t gray…
So, I’ve been a pastor now for over twenty-five years. Almost half of that time—eleven years—has been here at Lord of Life. I am truly grateful to God for the privilege of serving Christ by serving you. Even, and perhaps especially, in the midst of serious challenges Lord of Life continues to be a wonderful church family and an awesome congregation. I give thanks to God for you, and for the honor and blessing of being your pastor.
Please remember always that God really does love you, and I really do too!
Pastor White
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