On the Church Front…

The long journey toward hiring new staff has finally come to a close. The Pastor Nominating Committee has selected Kimberly Cabrera and Adam Fischer to be our two new associate pastors. This is indeed a thrill for me because over the past year I have watched how well these two worked together. The goal of the PNC was to choose the best team we could find. I have every reason to believe that they have succeeded. I have nothing but respect for Adam and Kim’s ability and think this will be an excellent staff.

 A Personal Note…

Janie and I have just returned from attending our grandson Jordan’s first birthday party in Batesville, Arkansas. We headed for Batesville with our car loaded with dozens of cookies (a special request from my son) and a number of gifts for Jordan. Leslie our daughter in law made a cake in the shape of a duck. Yellow icing was then applied by my son so I don’t have to tell you it was thick. The finishing touches were the orange bill and the blue eyes. Do I even need to tell you that Jordan was within moments of the party’s start covered in yellow icing much to the delight of both sets of grandparents! If the family decides to give up anything for Lent I hope it is not bathing Jordan at least until all the icing is finally removed! The party was on Saturday and seemed to fill up the whole day. On Sunday after worship Janie and I prepared the joy of taking care of Jordan while Jeff and Leslie lead the Youth Group that evening. Did I mention Leslie is the Associate Pastor of First Presbyterian Church in Batesville? On the long drive home, made a bit longer by the weather, Janie had plenty of time to plan our next trip! I just spent time wondering if perhaps the secret to happiness really is chocolate chip cookies, cake and grandchildren?

John