Rev DH is FINISHED!

[Pembo]

Today was my husband's last Sunday as the pastor of this church! In 3 weeks he starts in his new church and we couldn't be more excited.

He had an exceptional Children's Message that ended with letting balloons float to the rafters in Alleluia style!

This is a GREAT day for us!

And to all our DIS-friends who are church-goers, take the time to tell your Minister that he/she is appreciated and cared about. If you enjoy a sermon, a prayer, a hymn: Tell the Minister! In this church he has only heard about when they DON'T like something. The lesson he'd like to pass on is simple. Take the time to Say Thank You and Be Nice.

Happy Easter!

 

[nativetxn]

I know that it is a relief to both of you that this was his last day at that church. Sounds like that church was a pretty negative environment...and if the minister thinks it's a negative place, I can't help but wonder how the parishioners feel

Now you can breath a sigh of relief and enjoy your new church home. Enjoy the rest of your Easter, my friend.

Katholyn

 

[helenabear]

What a great day for you all I hope that your new church will make sure your DH knows how appreciated he is. Being nice and thanking people sure do get you far. Enjoy the rest of your day and have a blessed Easter

 

[Tuffcookie]

Barb, Congratulations, once again, on the new job and move. Glad today was the last day in the old church. BTW, what's the word on the house selling?????

TC

 

[Princess Michelle]

I'm really happy for you guys!

Your last reminder is such a good one. Pastors have got to feel so unappreciated sometimes. I will make it a point this week to tell my Pastor's how much they mean to me.

 

[Serena]

 

[Pembo]

TC-No news on the house. Don't ask.

 

[ripleysmom]

That's great Pembo!! It sounds like he is going to a much nicer congregation.

 

[dianeschlicht]

WE have two dear friends who are Methodist ministers, and they have had some pretty negetive churchs to serve at times too. I think the pastor is an easy target.

 

[Kitty 34]

Good luck with the onset of your new life with a new church. You remind me of my sister who's DH was just ordained a minister and will be moving to his very first church this summer.

 

[goofy4tink]

It seems that a lot of people hold our 'priests, ministers, pastors to a very high standard. Sometimes we forget they are real people, just like us!!! No one can make all the people happy all the time. But it sure is nice to hear about it when you do make someone happy!! I say hallelulia for you both. It sounds like the new church will be a welcome change. We also have a new priest and while he isn't perfect, he is a breath of fresh air. And since reading your posts in the past, I make the time to tell him when he has touched me in some way. Thanks for the reminder and blessings. Tis the season.

 

[dizneenut]

Yay!! I'm so happy for y'all. I know this new congregation will be so much more appreciative of Mark and your family.

 

[RUDisney]

What a nice way to end your time in that parish!

I can tell you that I, for one, always compliment our priest on a good sermon. The only problem is that the ones that speak to me are few and far between... but when there is one that was meant for me, I always tell him about it.

I once had a teacher who was a priest who said that one of his greatest joys in his job was when someone told him that the sermon seemed to be written for them. I've always remembered this and like to pass along a compliment whenever I can.

Life is too short not to be happy.

 

[Towncrier]

So glad that chapter in your lives is over. And that a new one is about to begin. Put all of the bad memories behind you as you move forward.

BTW - I liked our preacher's Palm Sunday sermon so much, I put it on the church website. We are blessed with a wonderful pastor who leads us to Christ rather than force feeding us the Gospel. It is a joy to attend worship services on Sunday.

Hope to see you and the family at our Memorial Day picnic.

 

[Cinders]

And to all our DIS-friends who are church-goers, take the time to tell your Minister that he/she is appreciated and cared about. If you enjoy a sermon, a prayer, a hymn: Tell the Minister! In this church he has only heard about when they DON'T like something. The lesson he'd like to pass on is simple. Take the time to Say Thank You and Be Nice.

Another thought on our ministers, priests, preachers....Treat them as individuals and dont always connect them to their "job" In our Scout Pack we have one father who is a minister for the United Methodist Church in town and after he got to know me better and learned how easy going I am and that I'm not easily offended he asked if I'd talk to one of our other leaders and ask her to find more adults to lead any prayers....such as before dinner at Court of Honor. He really wanted to be with his children as just a father and not as everyone's minister. And he doesnt want to limit us using only him when members of other churches are involved in the Pack too.

 

[Pembo]

I'd talk to one of our other leaders and ask her to find more adults to lead any prayers....such as before dinner at Court of Honor. He really wanted to be with his children as just a father and not as everyone's minister

That is awesome! DH always gets asked to pray even when he is not at a dinner as "the minister" but as Dad.

We knew the new church was the place to be when at a meal they had in our honor, they did NOT ask him to give the blessing. One of the church members said, you are our guest tonight! That was just so thoughtful!


Chapter Stow is CLOSED!

Now if I could just close the book on "the house."