The news letter helps us keep a calendar of upcoming events and provides us a place to say thank you.
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A Message from Pastor Jim
It’s hard for me to believe that six years have passed by so quickly since Polly and I have been coming up to the North Country. Although it will be difficult for us to say GoodBye at the end of June, we are still unclear as to what the future holds. Our plan is to come back periodically and make sure all is well at Redwood and Orleans. But it is also time for a break. In my forty-four years of ministry I have never been comfortable taking off more than a couple of weeks a year. I also have this sense of calling that is not simply erased by the word “retirement.” As I take my next step I do have to be honest about some of the limitations that go with age. Thank you for putting up with them. And special thanks to the wife who whispers to me what your name is and makes sure I know where I am.
This is actually a good season of the Church year to rely on the power of a Holy Spirit to keep us together. No matter who will be leading worship in the months to come, you will experience the beauty of hymns and hear the message from Scriptures. The nice thing about having a liturgical tradition is the fact that every week there is Good News that you can count on. It is also interesing to remember that the North Country does new things as well. Recently I spoke with visitors who had never been to a Kindermesse. They found it uplifting but also got me thinking about the fact that I had never conducted one before coming up North. Now it is part of my tradition and has helped me see the value of doing things in a new way.
As Polly and I reflect on our memories we often talk about a sense of community that we have experienced here. We have been welcomed in an open and caring way that we will never forget. That is the priceless gift for which you will always have our thanks.
Pr. Jim
June 2010
July 2010
