So Thankful!

Tragic is the only word to describe the events that unfolded at Fort Hood less than 2 weeks ago. I grow so tired and weary of hearing about the bad news that grabs our attention all too often. But let me say with full fervor that even in the bad news we have so much to be thankful for.

Today marks the first day of my third year as Senior Pastor of this great church. I made that very comment to a staff member this morning and their reply in jest was, "It's been a long two years." The time has flown by. I can't believe that we have been in Georgia for two years.

I am thankful that God continues to grow me and this church. I am thankful that God is building a great team of support for pastoral ministry. I am thankful that we have laid a foundation for ministry over the course of two years and am thankful that the details of the vision and strategic plan will come in this third year together. I am thankful for your patience with me as pastor and for your support. I am thankful for every person won to the Lord and every person baptized. I am thankful that you continue to support the church financially. I am thankful for the sacrifice that many have made so that we could get our property updated and well kept. The appearance of this property alone causes my heart to be so full of thanksgiving.

Well I could go on and on...you know I could! That being said, tragedy is about to strike. No, I'm not an Old Testament prophet, just a citizen of a sin stricken world. And when it strikes I will continue to be thankful for all that God has done.

Blessings,
Pastor Shannon