Monday, January 22, 2007

The Start of Something New

Yesterday Cris announced in church that he was leaving. Most everyone was surprised. We are still getting over the shock ourselves.

He didn't resign. And when it boils down, there is no reason or cause to his leaving. All I can do is believe that God has us in his hands. And He knows what is best. His wisdom and knowledge are too deep and far beyond my understanding.

We are very sad and very hurt. But God is still God. Cris' last day of work is February 14th. He is busy in a whirlwind of getting things wrapped up and making sure the transition of the ministry is somewhat smooth (although that seems an impossibility at this point).

Pray for us. Pray for the youth ministry. Pray for the dozens of community youth who have no other connection to God except through Cris. Pray for the people of our church who are bewildered.

The end of something good is also the beginning of something new.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Dad and I ARE praying. Keep your good attitude towards this. We certainly understand how you are bewildered AND hurt, but don't let the hurt continue (we know you won't) AND do remember that God has some special work for you to do in the future. (very near future we trust.)We love you and are praying daily for your future ministry/job/employment/etc.Oh.....you know that the future comes one day at a time?!