I would like to take this opportunity to thank each member of First Church for the support you have shown my family and I over the past 10 years. It has been a rewarding time as we have grown together and watched the Lord work in the lives of many different individuals. Thank you very much for the thoughtful framed picture titled “Reflections” showing the reflecting pool at the Memorial and the survivor tree. It will be cherished always. We are excited to be moving from First Church and entering in to another chapter in our lives. As I have shared on many occasions I know I have been called to preach and teach. Where that will be or how that will be is still to be determined as we discern God’s will in our lives. Everyone is called to share the gifts they have been given by God. I encourage each of you to determine how God has gifted you and how you are responding to God’s call in your life.

Proverbs 3:5-6 is still my favorite verse for life. Trust in the Lord with all your heart. Lean not to your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge him, and He will direct your path. Again, the Lord has charted a simple pattern for living. Don’t be caught up by the people or things in your life that would direct you away from this simple path.

Ending this journey to begin my first steps on a new path,

Kirk