Ecclesiastes 4:9 ESV
Two are better than one, because they have a good reward for their toil.
This week begins many changes in not only
my life, but in the lives of many as I transition to another town and another
church. This week begins a time of firsts. First introductions, new
locations, moving and beginning a new ministry. These firsts also involve my
wife and children as well as a new church community and civic community. It involves leaving old friends and making new friends in another location.
As I often say: "Ministry is not a
job for the Lone Ranger!" Yes, new things are better accomplished as a
group in the fact that there is labor enough for all. At the end of the day
all are rewarded for their labors.
I leave this week feeling that my labors
in Benton have been fruitful through the labors and successes of many. I
head off to Carrollton Kentucky this week feeling that God will embrace us all
as we build His Kingdom
So as I leave old friendships, I pray that
they will be long-lasting friendships. I pray that new friendships will be
established as we go forward together in relationship. So thank you to all the friends that I have made,
and "Hi, my name is Tim" to all those that I will soon meet.
My prayer for us all this day is that we have embraced our togetherness in life lasting memories, For those that I will
soon be meeting. may it be the beginning of new lasting relationships.
Hi, my name is Tim and it is nice to meet
you.
