There are various ceremonies
and celebrations that are related to honor. We watch and listen as people
describe the privilege of serving or being served by those most often in attendance.
The words are carefully chosen and spoken with a distinct level of passion so
as to leave every ear tingling with a sense of appreciation. While I am sure my words will not be
comparable to those who speak with such eloquence, I pray they will leave the
same indelible impression. Eleven years ago the Bewley family entered Bristol for
the very first time to fulfill a speaking engagement which we thought would be
a two service adventure. However, we like many others overlooked the wise words
of Solomon who stated, “A man’s heart plans his way, but the Lord directs his
steps.” Little did we know the path God had
chosen for us. It is one that has taken us into the lives of some of the most
incredible people on the face of the earth. Grace Point your love has made our
journey easy. We have received more than we have given. You have allowed us to witness
incredible faith, contagious worship, and fervent prayer. You have granted us
the privilege of dedicating your babies, marrying your children, and blessing
those who have preceded us in death. You have treated us as friends and loved
us as family. To you we would like to say, it has been an unforgettable honor
to serve as your pastor. Our lives will never be the same for having served you
and known you. We love you and want you to know “It has been an honor!”
No comments:
Post a Comment