Greetings Emory Family, Five weeks ago, we made the bittersweet announcement that Pastor Brian would be leaving to pursue his doctorate. We are so excited for the opportunity for Pastor Brian, Jenny, and their family. Since then, we have all been praying that we would find a new pastor who would help Emory continue to grow in love, faith, and service to the Lord. God answered our prayers this week. District Superintendent Laura Easto called a meeting of the SPRC to meet our new pastor. Reverend Dr. Kathy Lossau, who likes to be called Pastor Kathy, will be coming to Emory from Illinois. Pastor Kathy graduated from University of Maryland, and started her career in Maryland. Pastor Kathy is unique in that she is in a wheelchair. When asked if she would like Emory to know that she is wheelchair bound, she responded, of course! But rather than wheelchair bound, I am wheelchair free! Her wheelchair allows her to do anything, including marathons! Pastor Kathys appointment will begin on July 1st, and her first day in the pulpit will be on July 6th. Between now and then, you may notice that we are making a few modifications in the church and parsonage to accommodate Pastor Kathys needs. The conference will help us defray the costs of making our buildings more welcoming to people who are wheelchair free. Emory has so many exciting opportunities in our future. We pray that we will all work together to support Pastor Brian and Jenny as they prepare for their new adventure in life and in faith. Also, we pray that we will all work to welcome Pastor Kathy into the Emory family as she makes the transition back to Maryland. If anyone has any questions, please feel free to contact a member of the SPRC, or member of the Church Council. Emory is blessed to have such a loving family, and we are excited to welcome a new spiritual leader as we move into the future. Blessings, Peggy Bachman Chair SPRC pbachman833@gmail Lauren Bachman Raio Chair Communications Team lbachman833@gmail
Posted on: Mon, 28 Apr 2014 16:44:15 +0000
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