The Big Goodbye
There has been a “mass exodus” at work lately. I am not sure that it is over and I wonder who is next. This is a letter that sums up my recent response to my former colleagues -(DC JK JS KS BS CK CV) Here’s the thing, and it is not a hidden or new…
Moments for a lifetime
Dear Kelsey, I didn’t think I would be writing this farewell again so soon, but life happens differently than we expect and God has called you away from Fullerton Free Staff. In one sense, I could say the same things as I did 4 years ago all over again and it would still apply (see…
Thanks to a superhero
Dear Nikki – a champion for kids ministry – Winnie the Pooh told his friends, “How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” I agree with Winnie the Pooh. Saying goodbye is never easy when you have developed such a love and concern for the people to whom you are…
John C – A Pastor to the End
So I was asked to share about John. That is really difficult because most of you know him better and longer than I and are much more capable. I thought about just “winging it” or starting 10 minutes late, in true :John” fashion but I am not that good! I met John when we moved…
Tata to Tim – a class act…
The first time I met you was at Disneyland and you were enthusiastically greeting my daughter! I had seen you prior to that because you were in Emily’s class at church, but that was my first official introduction to you. Then when you came on staff as a lead, you seemed so young (and you…
DFB is 150
Downey First Baptist is 150 years old. Today was a celebration. Dennie led the challenge from Philippians 3 to forget what lies behind and press on to the goal to win the prize. There were many friends, former staff members and memories to share. It was fun to stop and remember the importance and the…
Ears to Hear Sunday January 28
Proverbs 3:13-26 13 Blessed is the one who finds wisdom, and the one who obtains understanding. 14 For her benefit is more profitable than silver, and her gain is better than gold. 15 She is more precious than rubies, and none of the things you desire can compare with her. 16 Long life is in…