Central is now in an exciting time of transition. We have the kind of mixed emotions that come up at graduations and weddings—we are grateful for how Wanda Antwine and Josh and Alli Blackwelder have ministered among us and know their next stage in life is what they need, but we also know we will miss them and the ministry they brought. Even so, we are looking forward to the new leaders among us and the ministry that Carrie Rowe (our new Business Administrator) and Rev. Derrick Cattenhead (our new Associate Pastor) and his family will bring.
When there are times of change, it is good to reflect on the life that has been shared and the life we anticipate sharing. It is also good to remember what holds both together. Parents of graduates will still be their parents even when they move into their next phase of life. The same is true for parents of the newly married. The relationships evolve and independence grows, but you are still family and always will be.
When there are times of change, it is good to reflect on the life that has been shared and the life we anticipate sharing. It is also good to remember what holds both together. Parents of graduates will still be their parents even when they move into their next phase of life. The same is true for parents of the newly married. The relationships evolve and independence grows, but you are still family and always will be.
We will always consider Wanda, Josh, and Alli as part of the Central family, and we welcome our newest family members. What binds us all together is that we are part of the same fold, serving the same Good Shepherd, cared for by him, listening to him, and following as he leads.
Thinking of our Shepherd, Karen Munn shared with me yesterday how impressed she was watching a shepherd and his sheep dog move a herd of sheep. She said the sheep were aimless, easily distracted and wandering, but the sheepdog never took his eyes off the shepherd. With a single motion, the shepherd instructed the dog and the dog corralled the sheep. The message she took from it is a good one for us—keep our eyes on the Shepherd, move as he guides us.
Our Good Shepherd will guide us through the transitions ahead, and we will continue to seek to be a faithful flock.
Thinking of our Shepherd, Karen Munn shared with me yesterday how impressed she was watching a shepherd and his sheep dog move a herd of sheep. She said the sheep were aimless, easily distracted and wandering, but the sheepdog never took his eyes off the shepherd. With a single motion, the shepherd instructed the dog and the dog corralled the sheep. The message she took from it is a good one for us—keep our eyes on the Shepherd, move as he guides us.
Our Good Shepherd will guide us through the transitions ahead, and we will continue to seek to be a faithful flock.