Just in case I haven’t said it loudly
enough or frequently enough, please allow me to tell you as clearly
as possible that First Congregational United Church of Christ in
Hillsboro, Oregon is a vital and healthy congregation with a bright
and promising future. As the Search Committee continues to move
forward with their important work I know that some of you are
wondering what the future holds in store for your beloved
congregation. Please hear me when I tell you that I have the utmost
of confidence in what will unfold for you. The Search Committee is
made up of strong, faithful, and talented leaders who are working
well together towards the common goal of finding just the right match
for this congregation. And this congregation is filled with highly
capable leaders and many, many faithful members. You have a
wonderfully functional facility located in a prime location. There
are a wide variety of programs designed to meet people’s needs and
interests. You are financially faithful, which results in a solid and
stable financial base from which to carry out ministry. And, perhaps
most importantly, you are a warm, caring, and welcoming community of
faith filled with friendly and compassionate people who actually
enjoy working and playing and worshipping together. In short, you are
exactly the type of congregation that highly gifted and qualified
pastors want to serve. I invite you to continue praying for the
Search Committee as they go about their important work. Hold the
congregation in prayer, that God’s Spirit will continue to shine
forth into the world through our faithful and active presence in this
community. And trust that the future is bright for this faithful and
vital congregation.
- Pastor Roger
(keeping my feet firmly planted in
the flow)
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