A Moment With Pastor Fred

It is a joy to welcome to the pulpit this Sunday, Anthony Lange. Currently Anthony is the minister of congregational care at Berean Baptist in Livonia. Our pulpit committee and deacons have been involved in meeting and talking with Anthony about the possibility of him coming here to serve in the future. He has been asking us questions too, for this is a two-way-street. Anthony is not an official candidate; he’s simply our guest speaker today. 

This process takes time.  We want to get to know Anthony, to hear him preach, and for you to meet him and his wife, Kali, along with their four children, Naomi (6), Haddon (4), Ezra (3) and Magnolia (4 months).  Susan and I have been in Anthony’s and Kali’s shoes before. There is a flood of emotions. This is hard on a family. They love their current church and yet sense God directing them elsewhere. Please pray for Anthony as he preaches today. Pray for the family as they worship with us. And pray for our leadership as we and the Langes seek God’s direction concerning what comes next. Anthony’s resume is available at the kiosk. If you have questions, ask someone on the pulpit committee: Paul Krepps, Doug Troxell, Joe Hart or me.

This isn’t my church. The church belongs to Jesus. We have sought to be strategic regarding our future. We’ve discussed and prayed over the idea of calling another man to serve with me for a transitional period. We believe this would be beneficial to the church in the long run. You’ve been faithful in giving. Past budgets and our current one include money set aside for this plan. But all in time. For now, greet the Langes. Welcome them! May God use Anthony as he speaks today.