From our Pastor . . .

June 17, 2011

Dear Friends,

Just saying “Thank You” for the warm and wonderful send off on

June 12th, seems so inadequate.  We were quite simply overwhelmed by

all your kind words, thoughts, and gifts.  The added gifts of the photo

album and the scrapbook with personal letters were especially

meaningful.  We’ve gone through them several times, reliving precious

memories, and they are already treasured keepsakes.  They will be

proudly displayed in our new home!

You have blessed us far more than you will ever know these past eleven

years!  Time has passed so quickly and it is difficult to say goodbye.  We are comforted by the

fact that we will be relatively close and expect to see you from time to time and we want to

again extend an invitation to come to Huntington and see us.  We treasure our friends and

love company!

Many years ago, when I was a candidate to be called as pastor here at First Presbyterian, I remember one member of the Search Committee remarking that Licking County was a wonderful place to raise a family.  I can certainly testify to that!

Newark and Licking County have been a wonderful place to live.

All of you have made it a very difficult place to leave.

With much warmth and love and affection in Christ,

John, Faith, Johnny, Hannah, Danny and Abby

 

Update:  Pastor John has moved with his family to Huntington, West Virginia.  Blessings to them in their new home!

Our new, Interim Pastor is The Rev. Dr. Richard D. Ellsworth, of Hebron, Ohio.  He also serves as State Chaplain for the Ohio State Highway Patrol.

Welcome, Pastor "Rev" Ellsworth!