As the year comes to an end and I reflect back on the past year, I realize that at this time last year I was wrapping up my ministry in Southington and beginning here in Willimantic. It has been a very good year from me. The welcome given to Karen and I has been wonderful and we love our new church home.
High points for me include our Adult Lenten Study, Vacation Bible School with the children and the Mission Trip to New York City with the youth. The introduction of a second worship service with the creation of the band has been very exciting. All of these have allowed me to come to know many people in the congregation and required others to help with leadership. I am truly grateful for the leadership I have found in Willimantic. I have discovered members stepped up to lead during the interim period and have continued to offer their able skills and talents as I have begun my ministry.
So I have been able to enjoy other areas of ministry more by observation. Puppet ministry; the Interfaith Sewing Group; church dinners; and the brass concert are run so beautifully that I feel like more of a cheer leader for the efforts involved.
As we transition to the New Year, it is a time to rededicate ourselves to growing in faith and to serving. With so many talented leaders, I look forward to the year ahead as I celebrate this past year.
