Retirement Announcement
RETIREMENT ANNOUNCEMENT
SEPTEMBER 22, 2013
On numerous occasions throughout the years I’ve shared with you folks the fact that it’s been an honor and a privilege to serve as the pastor of this little congregation. Shepherding the Lord’s sheep in this particular pasture continues to be the most difficult and challenging work I’ve ever been engaged in.
I can’t even begin to tell you how happy I’ve been that God called me to serve you all these years. I fell in love with each of you, and, that fact hasn’t, nor will it ever change.
I want you folks who are here this morning to be the first to know, that, after a lot of prayerful consideration I believe God wants me to retire, and so, Lord willing, I’m going to on May 24, 2015.
Pastor Mike Cunningham
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I pray the Lord’s blessings on you and may you enter into a season of God’s rest and peace. Thank you for your many years of service and the blessing you have been to so many!
God Bless you!
Gina Sears
I want to ditto what my daughter Gina said. But at the same time, I am somewhat selfishly saddened. You have done so much for me and my family through the years. Harvest Time (what a blessing), emails and calls, your visits to minister to my brother (Eddie) and my father (Ed) just before their passing. No words could be enough to describe the thankfulness in my heart.
Since you aren’t retiring until 2015, maybe next year when Tom and I celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary, maybe you could marry us so we can renew our vows.
You are a true pastor. I will continue to look forward to your emails.
I love you, Pastor Mike.
God Bless you!
Carol