Pastor John

For those who have known Pastor John, you have had the rare opportunity to meet a great man of God. He is completely humble and a true servant of the Lord. He has been our pastor for the last 5 years. It's really hard to believe it's been that long, but it has. He came to us at a time when we had been without a pastor for quite a few months. Our church was in a different place than it is now. John came in not trying to be an agent of change, but rather a pointer of direction, the direction of the Lord. He came to cast no shadow and certainly did not do that. He wanted God to be glorified and He has been during his time here. He also came in explaining his commitment to the Lord's work through summer camps and a variety of other ministries, wanting us to know that was part of his ministry. He served all those plus the duties as our pastor, sent out as a representative of our small church and I can truly say I am proud to call him my friend. He has been to Thanksgiving, Birthday celebrations, concerts, games, visited in the hospital and quietly escorted himself out. He was there when Dad was diagnosed with Cancer, when I have had several surgeries, Mom had surgeries and Morgan was so sick. He is getting married a week from Saturday to a wonderful girl named Lisa Richard. She is one lucky woman and he's a lucky man! Then after marriage and a short stay in California they are heading to BICS in Lenox, MA to start a new ministry. John will be perfectly suited for that work. I guess I just wish everyone could know him (although truth be told he'd be a bit embarrassed by this blog post) because he's more than just our Pastor; he's been our friend. We will miss him and wish him the best of luck in his 2 moves, marriage and new job!! God Bless You Pastor John and Lisa!!!