Over the last few weeks I have asked everyone to pray for my family regarding what I and some others term "creamed corn" translation - personal things that affect personal and family life and are not always open to be shared immediately. But tonight, I opened the can, finally.
Tonight we had our typical Wednesday night gathering at PC, although tonight was less than typical. We spent some time reflecting on what Solomon says in Ecclesiastes 3:1 - 3
"There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven:
a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot,
a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time build."
I don't believe that this statement could be any more absolute in my life than it is right now, based on the way we have seen God work recently.
So, I went on to explain to our group that my families last official Sunday at Port City will be June 18th in order to give us time to get ready for our transition as I have accepted the role of Senior Minister at
Calvary Christian Church.
I think many of our teens were surprised by this move, so over the next few days I will meet with as many of them individually as possible.
It is a sad time, yet a happy time.
A time of concern and a time of exuberance.
Ultimately, our family is just seeking to follow God on this journey to be a part of something larger than ourselves. It's exciting and new.
We're ready though. God has blessed during our time in Mobile, and we pray that He will bless Port City with even greater blessings than He has before.
I will post more on this later, as I need time to talk to God and sort of deal in my own way with of all of this. It is a lot of emotion for us, but God will be our strength and our beacon of light.
If you would stop right now and say a prayer for Port City, for Calvary and for my family. This is going to be an exciting new journey for all of us and we desperately need the cover of the Lord.
Thanks again to all of you for your prayers!
Grant said...
Congrats, bro.
Keep chasing Him!! I'm around if you need an e-sounding board!!!
Grant
Donna G said...
congratulations. Sounds like a wonderful opportunity for you and your family!
JD said...
Chris, there are some fantastic things ahead for you and Susan and Hayden ... Let's always stay in touch. I'll miss you.
Jason Retherford said...
Chris,
Congratulations on your new job. I know leaving a ministry is rough. God will get you and PC through all of this change and transition. Hang on to Jesus brother!
Malia said...
that's amazing, so excited for you guys!
