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President's Corner...
It seems as if it came out of nowhere, and yet, it felt
comfortable and somewhat in accordance with the nature of
things at that time. While I am honored to have been elected
as the new church council president, I know I have BIG shoes
to fill and the tasks that follow in the year ahead may be
challenging, to say the least. I never dreamed I'd be the
president of any organization, and yet here I am. I keep
telling myself that God doesn't call the qualified...he
qualifies the called. It's nice to know I will be supported by
such a wonderful group I think of as my church family. It's
reassuring to know that the church council will always be
there to help ensure that things are in order and running
smoothly, while casting a vision of what might be in St.
Paul's future.
We have been through many changes in the more recent past.
It is clear that our congregational dynamics are resilient
enough to deal with change and challenges in a hopeful manner.
Our committee leaders and liaisons are well matched to their
responsibilities and are willing to make a time and energy
commitment. The underlying spirit of love and acceptance in
our congregation helps to handle changes in staff and
leadership in a healthy manner. Furthermore, it’s impressive
to see that our core leadership intentionally shares ministry
and leadership with others, including new members. We are
blessed to be St. Pauls and I feel humbled to be your church
council president.
Yours in Christ Jesus our Lord,
Kelly Shaak,
Congregational Council President |
