Transitions

Dear CCC Family,

We are in a season of transitions.  You received the email from Stuart this week telling of the opportunity he and Melissa are pursuing in Connecticut.  I’m sure this was surprising to you as it was to me.  We also are preparing to send Dorothy and Daniel off to sea level in a short time.  These transitions can be very overwhelming. 

Over the coming months, I want you to join me in a few things.  First, we will be saying goodbye to Stuart and Melissa on August 23.  Recognizing this is going to be sad and create a range of emotions connected to grief, it is important for us to express our congratulations on their marriage, gratitude for the last year of faithful service, and wish them well in this next chapter of life and ministry. 

Second, with the range of emotions that come out of grief we must turn our heart toward prayerful anticipation of what God is preparing here in Conifer.  We will be saying goodbye to two wonderful staff members, and looking ahead to who God will send our way to continue the work He is doing in this community.  We must remember that God is good, and He is faithful!

Third, let us join together and look to the vision God is reforming at CCC for His glory.  God is doing a great work through CCC and we cannot come down from that.  Let us press on in prayer, worship, study, and outreach.  September 6 and 13 I will be sharing with you some encouragement as to the future God is leading us into for His kingdom’s sake. 

Until then, please join me in prayer, seeking God’s wisdom in His Kingdom work here in the Conifer area.  

Grace and Peace,

Pastor Lance