Today was our first service under our new pastor 🙂
I have to be completely honest, I have been doubtful that he could fit the proverbial shoes of his predecessor, PK. But today, I was pleasantly surprised. Seems like doesn’t have to fill PK’s shoes, he has his own.
What I loved most about how he carried out his first sermon as senior pastor is that he gave time to acknowledge that the church is and will be going through a grieving period and will be mourning the loss of a leader that has meant a lot to the entire congregation. He felt that way too.
What I was surprised of, which I should have never been surprised about, is how God has been in control of the church and has been working in and through the people around the church to take care of its members. He shared the story of how PK was the one who had baptized him 20 years ago during his first service as senior pastor of EBCLA. He also shared that He didn’t want to stay at EBCLA, but was led through PK’s wife to stay and grow at this church. The way everything has fit perfectly just goes to show that God knows what He’s doing, we should never be worried.
Lastly, what I am thankful for, is that he is a Pastor that understands that past, present, and future, God needs to remain that center of the church. I know it’s so fundamental… but when I heard it, it felt like a warm hug. It made me feel so reassured inside that our church would continue to have a leader that would always put God first and be an obedient servant of God.
It was a gentle reminder of God’s goodness in all of our lives, and I’m so proud to be part of church that is so fixed on listening and being obedient to God’s will.