Last Days

and no this is not a prophetic blog post... :)

Yesterday was my last official day as a pastor at Crossroads Presbyterian Church. My family and I want to thank each and every one of you who took part in the services yesterday, playing all my favorite songs (hey, that is what you get to do when you are leaving!), producing the wonderful video and memory book, throwing a great reception, and giving us many hugs, well wishes, and promises to visit (we are holding you to it!). We will always thank God for our Wisconsin family.

Have a wonderful Christmas week. On to 2009!

Jeff

Two digits

Today my oldest daughter Lucy turns 10. She was so excited to finally be two digits. Personally, I can't believe it is true that my little girl is getting so old. She is such a beautiful, sweet, caring big sister and friend. Her name means "light" and she is certainly that to us and all those around her. I am thankful to God every day for blessing us with her, and can't wait to see what God will do in the future.

Happy Birthday my Lucy!
Daddy

The only difference between rain and snow is...

about one degree.

As many of you have heard, my family and I are moving at the beginning of 2009 to Sammamish, Washington where I am going to be the new Senior Pastor at Sammamish Presbyterian Church (www.spconline.org). We cannot believe God's blessings to us...giving us the gift of launching from one incredible church to another, giving us 10 wonderful years here in Wisconsin with a people we will forever consider family, and for allowing us to serve in this next season of life back in the Pacific Northwest next to our biological families and at a church that fits my skills and calling. We are filled with gratitude to God for his adventurous Spirit.

For our new SPC family, know that we are being sent out from an incredible church who already feels tied to you in Christ and in service. You are already an amazing church, and I am privileged, honored, and so looking forward to serving Christ with you.

To our Crossroads family, we will be forever grateful for the foundational place you hold in our lives.

SPC and Crossroads are linked in my head and heart--the biggest difference being that one degree that makes precipitation look distinct.

I can't wait to see what God will be doing next--both in Seattle and in Mequon. One thing is certain--Jesus will be in both places.

Blessed Advent to all,
jeff