November 27, 2018
Dear WPC Youth Families and Volunteers,
Pastor Tom Rice and I are saddened to report that Brian Edwards has tendered his resignation as our Director for Youth Ministry, effective December 13, 2018.
As you will read in his letter (below), Brian and his wife, Lisa, have determined they must return to North Carolina, to be near Lisa’s parents.
His sudden news is a shock and a disappointment. We want our teenagers to have their questions answered. We want them to understand that Brian’s reasons for leaving concern his commitment to his family, and not his commitment and care for our youth. To help process our thoughts and feelings, Pastor Tom and Colby Srsic will host a gathering (with pizza) for youth and volunteers in the WPC Youth Room tomorrow, Wednesday, November 28, 6:00-7:00 p.m. At the same time, parents are welcome to meet in the Chapel with Taylor Surface (Youth Comm. chair), Dan Beck (Personnel Comm. chair) and me.
Both the Youth and the Personnel Committees are brainstorming ways we can carry forward our faith development ministries with youth. It is encouraging to realize we can readily think of many members who care so deeply about our teenagers. Pastor Tom is the point of contact for your suggestions or questions.
Rest assured that growing young disciples through Youth Ministry is a key dimension of our life and purpose as a congregation, and addressing this new need will be a priority for the entire Session.
I have no doubt we can rise to this occasion, especially when we remember to take a deep breath and draw on God’s all-out love for us. Who knows?—this challenge may be just the way Christ plans to enter our hearts anew this Advent and Christmas.
Grace and peace,
Julia
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