This past Sunday, I was officially installed as the pastor of Alameda Bible Church. If I had any doubts (which I don't) about going through with this, it's too late now! It was actually a pretty low key thing.
I was more focused on the outgoing pastor - Mal Bicker. At 78 years-old, he's been faithful to serve with integrity and humility for over 22 years. That, is far more impressive and worth celebrating to me. I am so thankful and honored to be able to carry on his faithful work for the Lord. Too often you see pastors and churches where either side has disqualified themselves from ministry or parted ways with bitterness or resentment. It is so encouraging to enter a church family and a team of elders where both sides are thankful for the other and have a solid track record of working together in unity and harmony.
My parents flew out for the service. I think everyone had a good weekend.
It didn't hurt that the boys and girl took their annual trip to Toys R' Us with the grandparents. Can you tell Andrew was excited?
Emery was pretty pleased too.
I was more focused on the outgoing pastor - Mal Bicker. At 78 years-old, he's been faithful to serve with integrity and humility for over 22 years. That, is far more impressive and worth celebrating to me. I am so thankful and honored to be able to carry on his faithful work for the Lord. Too often you see pastors and churches where either side has disqualified themselves from ministry or parted ways with bitterness or resentment. It is so encouraging to enter a church family and a team of elders where both sides are thankful for the other and have a solid track record of working together in unity and harmony.
My parents flew out for the service. I think everyone had a good weekend.
It didn't hurt that the boys and girl took their annual trip to Toys R' Us with the grandparents. Can you tell Andrew was excited?
Emery was pretty pleased too.
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