Thank you God…….
....for the six families who stepped out in faith 39 years ago to start St. Matthew, Fuhlendorfs, Gomers, Methenys, Swans, Vandevenders and Wallaces.
....for all of the risk, taking, faithful, obedient elders and deacons who dared to follow your vision
….for pastors Tom Campbell, Charles Wallace and Don Thomas paving the way
….for the support of our denomination as we dared to be different from the status quo
….for the generous tithe’s and offerings of God’s people.
….for all the musicians and vocalists who have led us into worship
….for Wanda Gomer playing the organ for all 39 years
….for every youth sponsor, Sunday school teacher, small group leader, and bible teacher
….for every servant who cleaned, built, painted, moved chairs, accessed technology, folded
….for every meal cooked and shared, hospital visit made, funeral hosted
....for every mission engaged hand in Jerusalem, Judea, Samaria and the ends of the earth
….for every staff person who sacrificed a lucrative salary for a rich rewarded calling
….for every acre of land and square foot of building
…. for every baby born and every resident of heaven
….for every child and every teen
….for every lost person saved, spiritual battle won, depression lifted and addiction defeated
….for every relationship restored, marriage preserved and brokenness healed
…..for sins forgiven
….for every prayer offered, heard and answered
….for every small and large group where life has been shared, celebrated and enjoyed
….for a bright and promising future filled with visions and dreams
….for hope, laughter, friendship, fun, energy, passion, drive, obedience and love
Thank you God for a great 39 years and the promise that the best is yet to come. Amen.
