Today is my last Sunday at Stafford Community Worship Center as it's pastor. It has been seven long and short years. I didn't know how I would feel about today but it is definitely weird. Lisa and I are daring to dream of a different future in NH. It is bitter sweet to leave this place but the prospect of what is going to happen in Claremont drives us on. Ever since I got the "call" from God to plant a church I have had a sense of destiny about it more and more. I know that God has prepared me and gifted me to do this thing. He used SCWC to mold me and shape me for my next chapter of ministry.
What is weird is that although I do have a sense of sadness I am more excited than anything. I am excited about getting to Claremont and networking with people. I am excited about moving into a new home and being near family. I am excited that I am going to a place where I can stretch my wings and be who God created me to be. But we shall see how I am when I get to church. I will walk through those doors for the last time. I have a few more boxes left in my office to take and I am officially done.
It is my hope and prayer that this church will continue strong and not waver. That they would find a new pastor to lead them into a growing healthy future. That they would stand up as the church and begin to do great things for God in this community. That would be to God's glory and my honor. I know God is in control and He has them in His hands. He will not let them go.
So I say goodbye to you SCWC. God bless you and long live the church.
What is weird is that although I do have a sense of sadness I am more excited than anything. I am excited about getting to Claremont and networking with people. I am excited about moving into a new home and being near family. I am excited that I am going to a place where I can stretch my wings and be who God created me to be. But we shall see how I am when I get to church. I will walk through those doors for the last time. I have a few more boxes left in my office to take and I am officially done.
It is my hope and prayer that this church will continue strong and not waver. That they would find a new pastor to lead them into a growing healthy future. That they would stand up as the church and begin to do great things for God in this community. That would be to God's glory and my honor. I know God is in control and He has them in His hands. He will not let them go.
So I say goodbye to you SCWC. God bless you and long live the church.
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