Editor’s Note: For the past few issues, the Outlook has highlighted the ministries of church pastors. Here we publish individual expressions of appreciation from churches to their pastors. Also in this issue, Presbyterian pastors recall members’ expressions of thanks.
Arkansas
We love you, Clare Kelley, and are so fortunate to be able to share you. First Presbyterian, Eureka springs and Holiday Island Presbyterian Churches, Ark.
California
The Rev. Sandy Tice: First Presbyterian of San Bernardino, Calif., loves you and looks forward to many years together.
Thank you, Interim Pastor Jeff Cheifetz, a skilled and dedicated pastor, a gifted peacemaker and caregiver. The Session and members of Old First Presbyterian Church, San Francisco.
District of Columbia
The members of Westminster Presbyterian Church in the Nation’s Capital extend our appreciation and love to our co-pastors, Ruth and Brian Hamilton.
Georgia
Prayers were answered when God brought the Rev. Jay Thomas to us. Under his pastorate we eagerly await where God will lead. College Park Presbyterian Church, College Park, Ga.
The Rev. Jan Stewart Tolbert does God’s work with compassion, faithfulness and humility. She is a blessing for Carrollton Presbyterian Church, Carrollton, Ga.
The congregation of Oakhurst Presbyterian Church, Decatur, Ga., celebrates with joy the ministry of the Rev. Nibs Stroupe and the Rev. Caroline Leach.
Austell Presbyterian Church, Austell, Ga.: Thank God for sending us the Rev. David A. Pearce.
Indiana
First Presbyterian Church of Evansville, Ind. gives thanks to God for Co-Pastors Wendy McCormick and Kevin Fleming.
Kansas
The honeymoon continues. First Presbyterian Church, Ellsworth, Kansas members did an awesome, fantastic job calling Nathan Loudon to be pastor.
Kentucky
The Greensburg Presbyterian Church expresses our love and appreciation to the Rev. Charles L. Taylor for his dedication to church and community.
Peggy French, compassionate, active listener, enabler, preacher of spiritually, uplifting and life-pertinent sermons. She has first hand knowledge of Muslim people and customs. Okolona Presbyterian Church, Louisville, Ky.
The session and congregation of Anchorage Presbyterian Church, Louisville, with gratitude and deep appreciation for the ministry and witness of our pastors: Dee Hamilton Wade and Andrew Miller.
Michigan
Grosse Pointe Woods Presbyterian Church, Michigan, is blessed by the leadership, teaching and care of pastors James Rizer and Elizabeth Carlson.
Minnesota
Pastors David Lenz and Judie Ritchie: With deep respect, admiration and appreciation from your session, Hope Presbyterian Church, Richfield, Minn.
Missouri
Pastor Chris Davis, your ministry has made such a difference. Thanks for answering God’s call. Oak Hill Presbyterian Church, St. Louis, Mo.
New York
To the Rev. Jerry McKinney: Thank you for preaching the Gospel so faithfully and so well–from Middle and Peniel Granville churches, N.Y.
North Carolina
Olivia Presbyterian, Olivia, North Carolina, loves and appreciates George Walton for his love and dedication to his church.
Ohio
Calvary Church, Canton, Ohio – our congregation agrees, Pastor Morgan delivers wonderful sermons of God’s grace and love. We appreciate David’s guidance and care.
The Rev. Adrian T. Lynum has a spirit of gratitude. He is proactive when it comes to helping others (spiritual, physical or financial support). St. Marks Presbyterian Church, Beachwood, Oh.
Pennsylvania
The Leiper Presbyterian Church Family, Swarthmore, Pa. is grateful to the Lord for our Pastor and friend, the Rev. Bill Caraher.
Thank you Katherine Rick-Miller for all you do for us – blessings/love, The First Presbyterian Church Falls of Schuylkill, Philadelphia, Pa.
Pastor Bob Moore – thanks for being our interim and for all you do here at East Brady – Your Flock.
Thank you, Pastor Dennis Burnett, for your persistent, gentle leadership; unified worship services, good humor; and faithfulness to our Lord. College Hill Presbyterian Church, Beaver Falls, Pa.
Paul Becker and Ted Martin. “I Am Is Lord.” You are inspiring, faithful, and caring. First Presbyterian Church, Bakerstown, Pa., is enriched by your ministries.
You have led our “flock” for five years, Robin Patrick Dill. Thank you and God’s blessings! Bessemer Presbyterian Church, Bessemer, Session/Congregation.
Texas
Dr. Bob Young – thank you for sharing your gifts, talents, and abilities with us for the past eight years. Yours friends in Christ, Westminster Church, Corsicana, Tex.
Dr. Stuart Baskin: Blessings to you, Amy, Whitney, Sarah, and the congregation at FPC as you begin your pastorate in Tyler. Love, Your Siblings.
Virginia
First Presbyterian Church, Arlington, Va., gives thanks to God for the ministry of its pastor, the Rev. Kim Rodrigue.
Hawkins Memorial Presbyterian Church, Ford, Va., expresses gratitude to Pastor George Whipple for his years of ministry to small churches and his care for us.
A sincere thank you to Charlie Summers and Rosalind Banbury for all that “y’all” do in service to Christ and your congregation at First-Richmond.
Trinity Presbyterian Church, Harrisonburg, Va., has been blessed with the ministry of Dr. Ann Reed Held for the past sixteen years.
