This Sunday after worship we will elect new church officers. I am excited that we have a few new faces that will be joining Session and the Board of Deacons. I am also excited that a few current leaders are being reelected to new terms. It is true that the Nominating Committee is not putting forward a full slate of candidates, meaning that we continue to have some empty chairs around the leadership table. Nevertheless, my enthusiasm for the year ahead continues unabated. Why am I so enthusiastic you might ask? The answer lies in the fact that the leaders of this church are a creative, intelligent, competent bunch. Almost all of our committees are now meeting regularly, mostly in person. Committee meetings (I attend them all) are fun, full of laughter, and productive. While we don’t always see eye-to-eye, and while we don’t always agree with one another’s ideas, we enjoy working together.
In order to recognize the importance of this fresh start, and to mark the significance of serving God’s church, the Elders and the Deacons will meet for lunch after the congregational meeting in the Window Room. This will be a time to introduce new members, pray for the year ahead, and just enjoy good food. I would ask all members and friends of St. Andrew’s to pray for these new and continuing leaders of the church. The year ahead has a lot in store for us. May God’s Spirit guide us in our work!
Grace and Peace,
Pastor Jen