By Tom Jenkins on
10/29/2009 8:49 PM
I’m sitting in my church office looking at bare walls and empty shelves. The books, pictures, and other personal items were moved to my home study several days ago. Honestly, the office looks a little depressing. Making a move evokes competing emotions. You feel joy when you know that you’re doing the right thing in regards to God’s will for your life. Thinking about starting a new work creates feelings of excitement. But there are also feelings of sadness about leaving people you love and work you’ve enjoyed. Cheryl and I will be grateful for the rest of our lives for your support of us and the generous love you poured out on us. We will be different people because of our sojourn with you. Let me give you a few parting words. Pray without ceasing for FBCC in this time of transition. God is at work to bring a senior pastor in his own timing. Don’t get ahead of him. Let him work and deny yourself the temptation to manipulate the process he controls.
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