It was a great day for a parade! Due to Covid-19, things are being done much differently and in many cases, creatively. Yesterday was an example of a new and creative way to express gratitude and appreciation. We had a parade.
Cindy and I have been blessed to serve you at Platte Woods UMC for the past 15 years. We could not image retiring and not saying thank you. Our staff and leadership council put together a drive by parade where we were given the opportunity to thank you for allowing us to be part of your lives these past years.
I have no idea how many cars (and a motorcycle) drove by. I do know that by the end of the day we had warmed up well! Seeing your faces and being able to briefly hear your voices was a tremendous joy. Thank you for taking the time and coming by.
We have another opportunity to express our appreciation to you this weekend. Cindy and I will bring the weekend message and share with you one more time!
I am having a hard time expressing all that is in my heart. I so appreciate all the cards (which we have not even gotten to yet!), the gifts and the expressions of love. Our memories of ministry at PWC will last all our days.
So, now we do those things preachers do in transitions. Move some books. Figure out what to do with old sermons. Re-arrange some things. Look forward.
Pastor Yvi Martin will soon step in as your Senior Pastor. I am totally confident you will find Yvi to be a great leader and pastor for you and your families. As a parting gift to Cindy and me, please embrace Yvi and her family with the same grace and love you have extended to us.
It's time to take a break from blog posts and communications like this. So, be blessed. Know we love you and you hold a most special place in our hearts.
This is the day the Lord has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it.
steve
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