A Love Letter


2 Corinthians 3:2-3 ~

But you are our letter, and you are in our hearts for everyone to read and understand. You are like a letter written by Christ and delivered by us. But you are not written with pen and ink or on tablets made of stone. You are written in our hearts by the Spirit of the living God.

Dan preached on this passage yesterday and it describes our ten and a half years of ministry here.  Our people are written on our hearts.  Christ wrote the letter in each person in our congregation, but we carry that letter inside of us no matter where we go.


We will always look back with love on this group of people.  It hasn't always been easy.  There have been times of heartbreak and tears.  But much of our time here has been a time of sweetness and laughter and joy!



Today, I want to share a few photos of our 10 years.

 







 


Today, I'm thankful for blessings #1807- 1820

♫ Beautiful guitar playing.

♫ The gift of time with my grandmother.

♫ The generosity of others to bless us.

♫ A son who poured his heart out to us.

♫ A wonderful day of sales.

♫ Warm sweaters.

♫ Bright sunshine peeking through on a cloudy day

♫ Brilliant sunsets.

♫ Answered prayer.


♫ Good friends.

♫ A sewing machine that helps me make money.

♫ Chocolate chip and pumpkin muffins, warm from the oven.

♫ Big bear hugs.

and finally...

♫ A love letter, written on our hearts forever.

Comments

  1. I'm also a pastor's wife, yes it is bittersweet leaving a flock you've poured into. May God bless the work of your hands as he charts a new course. Nice visiting through Ann's link up.

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    1. Thank you, Shelly! I'm glad you stopped by today. :-)

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  2. Love this letter Terri. There is no other way to minister and love as Christ loves..no holding back but loving no matter what. But then when God moves us on it like trying to remove a tatoo. The people God gives us the privilege to love are tatooed on our hearts, a love that is beyond description. Continued prayers for you and your family as you ride the rollercoaster of love.

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    1. I love the image of a tatoo, Jody! Thank you for your prayers.

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  3. Oh my gosh, Like I told you before I am glad that I am not one of those people in your congregation that has to say good-bye. I can tell by the pictures that they are a "family" who love each other very much. I personally think you and Dan are going to be hard to replace. (I bet I didn't make you feel any better, did I? Sorry).

    Love you,
    Debbi

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    1. They do love each other, Debbi, even through the rocky times. Thank you for your prayers and encouragement! :-)

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  4. Terri,

    This is a beautiful love letter to your congregation. Both yours and Dan's heart to serve and the love you have for your church shines in this blog. Praying for your transition -

    I'm thankful to have met some of the very same people we are praying for. Happy packing - one box out of 6,000 complete.

    Lisa M Buske
    http://LisaMBuske.com

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    1. Thank you, Lisa! I'm so thankful too that we are going to a church that already has that "family" feel to it! Love you, friend!

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  5. Such a lovely list and beautiful pictures! I'm visiting from Ann's link-up. Blessings to you and yours today!

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  6. Terri,

    Nice meeting you. I'm hopping over from Ann's link up and counting gifts with you. I smiled at the gift of your son opening up to you -- isn't that a treasure?! I read here too of changes in your ministry and of thanking God for those ten years in ministry there. May this transition go smoothly for you and for that church.

    A sister in ministry too,
    Jennifer Dougan
    www.jenniferdougan.com

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    1. Hi Jennifer! It doesn't happen very often so yes, definitely a treasure! :-) Have a blessed day.

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  7. Thank you for visiting, Meghan. I hope you have a blessed day!

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