Dear Church Family, Thank you for your gift of appreciation last month. It is wonderful to feel appreciated. Brenda and I appreciate you! You have made us feel “at home.” Pastoring you during this time is a blessing. Preaching from the pulpit of First Baptist is a privilege and I thank you for the opportunity. It is my prayer that my interim ministry with you will in some way prepare the way for your next pastor. Whatever I can do to make the transition to your new pastor smooth and seamless is what I desire. My title “for such a time as this” is interim pastor and the title is correct; however, I am your pastor for this time. Though I’m not at the church every day, I want to be available to you. Do not hesitate to call me or to have Katie let me know of your need or desire to meet with me or to speak with me. The November sermon series will focus on the characteristics of thankfulness and generosity. These characteristics are paramount for the life of a Christian. We could make a case to say they are foundational to an abundant Christian life. In December, we will celebrate Advent using a wreath with candles and readings for each Sunday, followed by a Christ candle for Christmas...