Jun 2008
Resignation
Monday/Jun/2008 07:42 AM- Filed in: Bulletin
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Dear members at Southside,
During the three years that Carole and I have been a part of the Southside church we have had offers to work with churches closer to Henderson. Each time we declined because our heart was with Southside and we believed this is where we should be. A few weeks ago, we were presented with another invitation. This time, after much prayer and consideration, Carole and I believe it is time for us to move on and allow someone else to continue the important work at Southside. Our plans are to continue our work at Southside through the month of July. We will plan for Sunday, July 27 to be our last Sunday. We will begin our new work with the New Hope church of Christ near Middleton, Tennessee on Sunday, August 3.
Carole and I both agree that in our forty-plus years of work with several different congregations that Southside ranks highest in terms of your love, support, generosity, and appreciation for us. We will never forget all of the Christmas gifts each year, the times you opened your homes to us, and all the times you provided for our physical needs. Very few, if any, Sundays went without your public prayers in our behalf. We continue to be amazed by your love for us.
In these three years we have had sad moments. We have cried together, but we have also laughed together. We have lost members, but we have also gained members. More importantly, we have seen spiritual growth in many. Carole and I can leave knowing that hopefully the church is stronger spiritually now than when we came.
Changing preachers and churches is not always easy. There is always sadness, but there is also a degree of excitement in the anticipation of a new working relationship. Our prayer is that your next preacher will encourage you and you will work with him to grow in faith, dedication, love to God and each other. Carole and I request your continued prayers as we begin a new work and as we form new relationships with brethren of like precious faith.
Southside will always be in our hearts and prayers. Please call if we can do anything. As always, we will try to be there for you.
Tom and Carole
June 1, 2008
During the three years that Carole and I have been a part of the Southside church we have had offers to work with churches closer to Henderson. Each time we declined because our heart was with Southside and we believed this is where we should be. A few weeks ago, we were presented with another invitation. This time, after much prayer and consideration, Carole and I believe it is time for us to move on and allow someone else to continue the important work at Southside. Our plans are to continue our work at Southside through the month of July. We will plan for Sunday, July 27 to be our last Sunday. We will begin our new work with the New Hope church of Christ near Middleton, Tennessee on Sunday, August 3.
Carole and I both agree that in our forty-plus years of work with several different congregations that Southside ranks highest in terms of your love, support, generosity, and appreciation for us. We will never forget all of the Christmas gifts each year, the times you opened your homes to us, and all the times you provided for our physical needs. Very few, if any, Sundays went without your public prayers in our behalf. We continue to be amazed by your love for us.
In these three years we have had sad moments. We have cried together, but we have also laughed together. We have lost members, but we have also gained members. More importantly, we have seen spiritual growth in many. Carole and I can leave knowing that hopefully the church is stronger spiritually now than when we came.
Changing preachers and churches is not always easy. There is always sadness, but there is also a degree of excitement in the anticipation of a new working relationship. Our prayer is that your next preacher will encourage you and you will work with him to grow in faith, dedication, love to God and each other. Carole and I request your continued prayers as we begin a new work and as we form new relationships with brethren of like precious faith.
Southside will always be in our hearts and prayers. Please call if we can do anything. As always, we will try to be there for you.
Tom and Carole
June 1, 2008