Today has been rough.
We had to say goodbye (okay, I couldn't bring myself to say that word)
to someone who has become a wonderful friend ~ Pastor Joe Smith.
Alli & Eli both adore Pastor Joe!
We first met Pastor Joe when he was a guest pastor at our church in the summer of 2009.
Little did we know then that he would soon become our Interim Lead Pastor beginning in September 2009.
Garrett and I have so enjoyed his sermons, his honesty, his outside-of-the-box views, his friendship
and his willingness to be silly and have fun.
While we understand that his work here is done (he assisted us in finding a permanent lead pastor)
and he needs to keep his distance to allow the congregation to move on,
we feel a sense of loss and pray that our paths will continue to cross.
His going away lunch was perfect and he seemed to truly feel the appreciation.
Wishing you all the best Pastor Joe!!!
Many thanks! You are all appreciated. What a send off! What a blessing to be part of your lives. Send me that picture with Alli--that's a good one.
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