Dear Church Family,
I experienced an important date this year, well, an important…ish date. If my calculations are correct, May 10, 2025, is the day when my length of ministry time at Grace Church exceeded my length of ministry time at my previous ministry. That may not be cool to you, but it’s cool to me, and since I’m writing this article, I’m going to pretend you at least care a little bit.
This has been a rich time of growth for me. You have taught me a lot, and I’m continuing to learn from you. Just today, someone was a great example of humility, even in the later years of life. Many, many times, I have been amazed and challenged by your example of love and graciousness. Now, I’m not saying y’all are perfect. But then, neither am I! What I am saying is that you have taught me many much-needed lessons as you have worked through your imperfections, helping me and challenging me to work through my own. Thank you for being this type of church.
I love serving here, and I love being your pastor. Thank you for not only loving me, but especially for loving my wife and my children. I know, they are easier to love than I am. I hear that a LOT!
We have been gone quite a bit this year due to numerous family and personal things, and every time it has been good to come “home.” Yes, YOU have made this our home. Thank you.
We love you, and here’s to another nine years, seven months, and 14 days (and, God-willing, many more).
I love you all,
Pastor Daniel