Wow!!! Last Sunday was so full of joy and excitement as we introduced Eric Wayman as our next Lead Pastor. The feelings so many people shared with me are something like this: “Thank you for how you’ve handled this transition. We feel care and compassion for the sadness we are experiencing. At the same time, we feel joy and anticipation for the future.”
Friends, we are in for a ride of God’s Spirit, and I’m so glad to be part of this. When I heartily recommended Eric to you (see my letter on the website), I spoke of his heart, character, values, calling, and love for our church and community. I am so happy to say that I see even more of that now that he’s been in the office for a couple of weeks. Please pray for the Wayman family as they continue to settle into Western Nevada County as their home. When you get a chance, welcome them with a big Twin Cities smile and warmth.
Last Sunday ended with a picnic, games, and baptisms over at Pioneer Park in Nevada City. I want to express my gratitude to those who helped make all that happen. Those who set up, those who stayed and cleaned up, the bands who sang Jesus music over the park, the folks who provided the games, the tech crew who made it possible to hear the baptisms and even get a clear video recording, the people who shared food with those who didn’t bring any, the face painters, the craftspeople, and the Gospel illusionist. Thank you to everyone as we celebrated the faith step 31 people took as they went public for Jesus when they were baptized. Praise God!
This weekend we continue our series called Transition: New Season. Same Mission. This Sunday has been set aside to thank and praise God for His goodness we’ve experienced over nearly 32 years since Kim and I followed God’s call and moved to Western Nevada County to begin Twin Cities Church. I hope you will make a special effort to be at one of our gatherings as we celebrate God’s Steadfast Goodness. And we get to have DONUTS!!! See you Sunday.
You won’t want to miss a single week of this series. Our church is taking steps on our journey of faith that we’ve never taken before. Our mission statement reminds us that we’re all in this together – We are engaging together to lead as many people as possible into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ.
Here are the links you’ll need to prepare for Sunday’s Service:
Joyfully living on mission in intimacy with Jesus and others,
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