My dear church family,
It has been my joy and privilege to serve God with you at FPCA. You are a fun, thoughtful, involved body of Christ. You are continually seeking to know God more fully and to follow Christ more closely. God will not ignore the cries of your heart.
One of the visitors at the recent Session meeting remarked that throughout the meeting, there was lots of laughter. What a wonderful commentary on your leadership! People enjoy each other, and enjoy working together. That doesn’t mean there aren’t differences of opinion, but your leadership strives to be respectful and open to input from all.
I am still glowing from the worship service of August 16 and the Retirement Celebration afterwards. Thank you. Following is the song that the Three Tenors adapted and sang at that special service:
Sing a Song of Thanks and Joy
The morning sun lights up the day,
and brightens all the earth.
In constant watch it speaks of God,
unchanging, ever new.
Sing a song with all your heart.
Sing a song of thanks and joy.
Sing a song for Pastor Cindy.
Sing, for she is good.
The moon on high lights up the night,
And sheds its gentle ray.
The countless stars in beauty shine,
And each one has a name.
Sing a song with all your heart.
Sing a song of thanks and joy.
Sing a song for Pastor Cindy.
Sing, for she is good.
Pastor Cindy we will miss you.
Go with thanks and joy.
Sung by the Three Tenors:
Gary Ellinger, Dave Phelps, Damon Rodrigues
The prophet Isaiah gave the people these words from God:
I am about to do a new thing; now it springs forth; do you not perceive it? Isaiah 43:19
I am looking forward to the new season that God is preparing for you, and for Murray and me. As it springs forth, may we welcome it with thanks and joy. Amen
With a heartful of love,
Pastor Cindy
