Rev. Sue often reflected to me how God always shows up. When she told me she was called to move on I had faith it was what God needed not my need or St. John's need. It was hard to have faith that I/we could/would move forward.
Pastor Janet came and she told me to have faith, "God is certainly here, Tina." Our numbers were poor but our faith in God was Mighty. She saw God in each of us! This faith was too great to shut down.
Our vestry had faith God would show up and lead us where He needed. Look at us today! We have renewed energy in leadership and expertise and in new property for community building. And now a young family needing a church family may be purchasing our rectory. God continues to show up and I have faith I/we will be led to where God needs.
Thanks be to God!