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You have given these two very special people to our church. You are the Giver of all good things, and we are so thankful that Passing year may they be blessed more and more by You. May your hand be upon them as they serve You, and with each

We pray they will always know they are loved, appreciated,Īnd supported-not only by You, but also by us. Remembering without ceasing your work of faith, and labor of love, and patience of hope in our Lord Jesus Christ, in the sight of God and our Father. Every aspect of my life spiritual, finance among others, has changed drastically under your leadership. Thank You for all You have done through them so far, and all You are yet to do. The few years I spent with you has been amazing. Thank You for bringing these two wonderful people into our lives. Panel 1 - A Prayer For Our Pastor And His Wife Click to see photos from the day of celebration… click here to see the pictures included in Pastor Marie’s slide show.Our 3-panel fold-out 'Thanking God for You' premium ministry appreciation card will bless and encourage pastors and their wives with a heartfelt prayer, meaningful Scripture, and lovely design. Media Links: Watch Marie’s final worship service and the 3 pm program on March 27. For your support, partnership, affection and care for Marie across these years I am especially grateful.

I am so thankful to you for adopting me into the Derry family. You even exceeded Marie’s wish for a pony! One of the great joys of my 18 retirement years has been the privilege of sharing in the worship, ministry and mission life of Derry Church. Brad and I are grateful for the gift of friendships in the Derry Church family.įrom Brad: Oh Derry, you have pulled out all the stops for a most memorable celebration. Yet my love and prayers continue for each one. I will not be available to officiate at weddings, baptisms, or funerals for Derry members. We know in the Presbyterian church, it is helpful that I absent myself from Derry worship services and activities for this season of transition. However, the relationships and friendships do not end, but my role as one of your pastors does. At retirement the relationship between pastor and congregation changes. It’s been a joy to serve as one of your pastors at Derry over these last years. I am humbled and touched with gratitude in this transition to retirement. Thanks to Sue and the tech crew for live streaming that enabled more family and friends to join in this celebration.

Even better were the words by people and puppets and the multitude of personal cards and gifts. The baptism painting by Jill Peckelun and the hand woven scarf by Sandy Morales are treasured symbols of your love as well as the many gift cards from the Personnel committee. I am touched beyond words by your generosity and love. Matthew stained glass window in my honor is overwhelming to me. Loretta’s epic receptions (plural) were fabulous, beautiful, and delicious and included my favorites (even NC Cheerwine punch (no worries, it’s a soda!) and homemade, chocolate buffalo cookies! Thanks to the gifted army of hardworking kitchen volunteers who were there all day.

Thanks to everyone…from the choir’s beautiful anthems at both morning services, buffalo-checked attire that brought smiles and delights, Derry Ringers’ wonderful preludes, Grant’s ‘Country Road’ postlude (WV anthem), Derry Brass’ ‘Sweet Caroline’ prelude, and Ryan Yingst’s ‘Carolina in my Mind’ Tarheel anthem. Wow! My heart is overflowing with gratitude in your outpouring of love on my last Sunday. Pastor Marie receives a standing ovation at the conclusion of the 10:30 am service on Sunday, March 27, 2022.