Dear Friends in Christ –
I’m writing this morning to bring you up to speed on a couple of things important to our community and work.
First, Sarah Craven, our DCE has taken a teaching position closer to her home. She writes:
“Dear friends and family of Second Presbyterian,
It was with great joy that I began my time here at Second last year. Second is a church that is alive and growing in the Holy Spirit. Each new member class is filled with people who will only add great resources and faith to this family. However, after much prayer and discernment, it is with great sadness that I resign as your Director of Education.
This decision was far from an easy one and ultimately the decision that was made is the best decision for my family. Although this was a difficult decision for me to make, my family is incredibly excited about our next steps and current direction in our lives. I will be teaching History at a local school just a few miles from our home. We know that the Lord has great plans for us, just as He does for you at Second.
Thank you for the opportunities that you have given us to be a part of your lives. Second has been a place of love and acceptance and we will keep you in our hearts and prayers as we go from this place.”
In her year with us, Sarah has been instrumental in reestablishing our Sunday School, promoting small groups and building community. Join me in expressing our gratitude and wishing her and her family the best.
We are excited to continue growing in the ways God is leading us here at Second, in this particular place at this particular time. As we prepare our search for a DCE with a focus on children and youth, we are developing plans to engage the whole congregation in such a way that will meet needs during this time of COVID as well as grow community and disciples. Good things are ahead!
Next, I want to share with you the report that was given to Session from Russell Smith, our Contractor, regarding the substantial progress in the repair of fire damage and restoration of the tower.
“I’m happy to report much progress has been made on the behind the scenes work required for this project. Although the work that is taking place now doesn’t always provide the feeling of great progress to the observer on the ground, I can assure you it is of utmost importance to the ultimate success of the projects at hand. I look forward to reporting back when we have a permit in hand and a schedule of work to be completed. ”
