It is with great pleasure that the Interim Pastor Committee informs everyone of the exciting news.
Last Sunday, the Session approved the terms of a contract between Karen Brostrom-O’Brien and Batesville Presbyterian Church.
Her first Sunday in the pulpit will be September 23, 2007.
Prior to her arrival, we will continue to utilize the newsletter to begin introducing her. To start with, the committee would like to share portions of a letter we wrote inviting Karen to come visit our Church.
Excerpts from a letter to Karen from the search committee: “As we reflected back on your interview, we were struck by our internal feelings. Our conversation with you warmed our hearts; your sermon struck a cord with us as if it was music to our ears; your humor lightened our loads, and your overall presence, along with the Lord’s, energized our minds and bodies.” “God has great plans for both you and our Church family.”
We continued, saying, “We could envision God’s plans for you: to labor with us; to comfort us in our times of sorrow; to help us grow faithfully; to challenge us as we travel along our faith journey, and to be with us in our times of celebration helping putting the exclamation mark on them.”
These thoughts just seem to summarize Karen’s warm and caring personality. As she arrives, we hope everyone will take the time to get to know her better and come to appreciate her many outstanding qualities.
Finally, as time draws closer, the committee hopes everyone will find the time and energy to help, as we all prepare for her arrival, as well as during her time of transition and settling into the Batesville Community. We will keep everyone informed about the opportunities to get involved and ways to show her our Christian and southern hospitality.
No comments:
Post a Comment