With such a busy schedule the past few weeks, I didn't get a chance to organize my thoughts concerning this past weekend. What can I say other than TO GOD BE THE GLORY! This moment still feels surreal to me on so many levels.
As many of you know I celebrated my 3rd Pastoral Anniversary as Pastor of Philippi MBC over this past weekend. I thank God for 3 great years of serving His people. What some of you may not be aware of, was that this past weekend was also my last weekend of serving as Philippi's Pastor.
God has ended my time and tenure with the people of Philippi and has given me a new assignment. I am eternally grateful to the people of the Philippi family as you know I've been apart of this congregation for 20+ years. Joining this fellowship at the age of 9 when they called my father, Rev. John Perry as her 2nd Pastor. So much has grown since that time, and I was very shocked when I got the call 3 years ago when I was informed that I was chosen to be her 3rd Pastor.
These past 3 years have been nothing short of amazing, and I have learned so much about myself during this time of leading God's people. Philippi has and will always hold a special place in my heart as a people who love God, love His Word, and love one another.
Thank you again Philippi for loving me and serving with me these past few years. I thank you for accepting me, flaws and all and how encouraging this experience to serve you has been for me and my ministry. As you know, this decision wasn't easy to end our time together in ministry. But I take total comfort in knowing that this is GOD's doing. With the same faith, trust, hope, assurance I've been preaching and teaching about these past 3 years, I take it all to heart as God has given me a change of assignments.
I'm humble and joyful of your responses, words of encouragement, prayers, and excitement during this time of transition for me and Danielle. Your love for God, and growth in Christ has encouraged me greatly during this time. I'm proud to say I've pastored such a great group of Christians. I am also excited about the direction the ministry will go under the leadership of your next Pastor, Rev. Stavius L. Powell. A man of faith, with a humble spirit and a love for God's Word, Will, & Way. It further encourages me in how you handle this transition which further let's me know that this is the LORD's doing. I pray that you love, support, follow, and serve with Pastor Powell with the even more enthusiasm, commitment, devotion, and honor that you have with and for me.
I ask that you continue to keep me and Danielle in prayer as we embark on this next season of ministry. That we remain even the more faithful to this assignment in ministry as we have with each of you. All praises belong to God and God alone.
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