Monday, January 31, 2011

change is all around

We received news last week that our Associate Pastor is taking a new appointment. This is a fairly often occurrence in the United Methodist church, and since she has been here in Grand Rapids for almost five years, it comes as no big surprise to me. She has been taking classes to further her education, so it seems like a move up is the next step. While we will miss her dearly, we know it is part of God's plan.

There is also change through the camping ministry. At the Lake Michigan UM camp, there is a new campsite Manager. He too is part of God's plan.

Our Senior Pastor's wife is the current District Superintendent for our District (yet because of that we take leadership from a neighboring D.S.) and she writes a weekly blog. This week it's on change and I thought how perfect it is to share, so you can read her words of wisdom about change by clicking here.

Bill and I have pretty much been open to change. We moved around a lot, changing homes, jobs and friends. It is not easy, but after awhile you can adjust. Now it seems as though we've settled down, but there are still changes. I love this quote from the band Love Spit Love, "The only thing you know is gonna stay the same is change." Maybe it is with that thought that I am able to accept and often embrace change. Some people resist change. Next time you feel like resisting, think of those words and then accept that change will always happen. And then, trust God.

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