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| prariehawk |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 1:10:12 PM
Today was a sad day for my parish--we said good-bye to our pastor who'd been battling cancer for the past seven months. We all know he's in a better place but that doesn't make the loss any easier. He was very supportive of me when I was dealing with a personal crisis. No one knows for sure what is going to happen next--the bishop was there and even he wasn't sure what the diocese would do next. Oh, the parish will go on, and the school as well, but it still feels sad--as a church member, you never expect to be burying your pastor, at least, not before he's retired. Please keep my church in your prayers as we go on through this difficult, transitional time. Pray that we don't forget we're all working for the same God--and the same good.
Cindy |
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| Old Spirit |
Posted - Mar 02 2009 : 03:11:49 AM
Cindy
Prayers to you. It is hard to go through the search and finding that right person. Our little church has had to do so a number of times. God will send the right person for you.
Rae
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Isaiah 40:31 |
| prariehawk |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 9:02:55 PM
Hugs for all of you--still don't know what's going to happen next--we had an assistant pastor a few years ago, but he's busy doing other things--I know from past experience that it takes time to find someone new--his last wish was that we all remember that we're a church "family"--and the family that prays together stays together...
Cindy |
| Alee |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 7:37:03 PM
Cindy- I will keep you and the parish in my prayers. *hugs* I know that a good pastor can become more than just a spiritual leader- but also a friend and mentor.
Alee
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| ruralfarmgirl |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 08:52:16 AM
Cindy,
So sorry for all the things you guys are experiencing... there will be light at the end.. somehow. That is my hope for you!
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| AuntPammy |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 06:55:27 AM
Cindy, sorry about your loss. Prayers for you and your parish.
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| dkelewae |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 06:36:40 AM
Cindy, I'm sorry for your loss. I'll be praying for your church family.
Diana
Farmgirl Sister #272
St. Peters MO
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| Marybeth |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 05:39:47 AM
Cindy, good thoughts to you to heal a sad heart. MB
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| prariehawk |
Posted - Mar 01 2009 : 02:40:14 AM
Ladies--thank you so much for your prayers. Dear Lainey--I will say special prayers for you--my next door neighbor is now recovering from the same illness--there is hope--remember you are in God's hands--
Cindy
"In the Lord my heart takes refuge..." |
| Contrary Wife |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 4:16:16 PM
I am very sorry, I will keep you in my thoughts.
Teresa Sue
Farmgirl Sister #316
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| Sitnalta |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 4:06:33 PM
Cindy,
You will be in my prayers as you grieve the loss of your Pastor. I am praying it is a smooth transition during this hard time.
HUGS!!
Jessie
Farmgirl Sister #235
"Certain thoughts are prayers.There are moments when, whatever be the attitude of the body, the soul is on its knees"--V.Hugo
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| Lainey |
Posted - Feb 28 2009 : 2:41:44 PM
I'm sorry to hear this Cindy. You, your church, and his loved ones will be in my prayers.
(Hug)
Farmgirl Sister #25
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