October has been set aside as Minister Appreciation Month. However, it is also a time for me, the Pastor, to appreciate you, the congregation of New Bethel Baptist Church.
Ferrell and I are so happy to be here and we both are so happy to be working with all of you. I feel this will be my last ministry and I know God has me here for a reason. There is so much we need to get done and some of it will be very easy to accomplish. However, some of it will take some time to accomplish. I ask you, as your Pastor, to bear with us and look to the greater outcome instead of the short-term effects. I know God is going to do a great work here and I know God wants New Bethel to be a shining light in a world of darkness and sin.
Ferrell and I want to take the opportunity to thank all of you. Thank you for all the vegetables and fruit you have already given us. We put a lot of them up and when we eat them, we will think of you. Thank you for the kindness you have shown and most of all the hospitality we have received. Most of all, thank you for all the love you have shown to us for we have certainly felt all of it. In addition, we want to give that same love to all of you.
And finally, thank you all for working with us here. It takes a lot of work and a lot of people to get things done. In a few weeks the Nominating Committee will begin its work. Do not be afraid to take on some responsibility when asked to. This is the way things get done. God Bless all of you and may the Lord Richly Bless all of you.
Pastor Wade
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