LAST REFLECTIONS FROM THE ASSOCIATE IN MINISTRY

Many of you know just how hard it is to leave loved ones. It is with that kind of grief and sadness that I am leaving Holy Cross at the end of May, but also with great joy and gratitude for having served in this faith community. For six years I have worked among you as an Associate in Ministry, one of those years as a Vicar for ordination. As a congregation, we have been blessed with many good things, and in turn, have been a blessing to others. I thank all of you for the blessing that you have been to me. I leave with many wonderful memories.

Please keep me in prayer as I discern God’s will for a call to ordained ministry. May you continue your ministry in this place as faithful servants of our Lord Jesus Christ.

In His name, Karen

THANK YOU

Dearest Friends,

I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the lovely reception and send-off that you had for me on my last Sunday at Holy Cross. The many gifts and cards are so appreciated. I was overwhelmed by the gift of money and your generosity. The memory book will always be cherished.

It was a very bitter-sweet occasion. I have had wonderful years at Holy Cross and I have been very sad about leaving. You will be missed. At the same time, I am also looking forward to the next step on my journey. You will not be far from me in spirit and in prayer.

“I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now, being confident of this, that he who began a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.” (Phil. 1:3-6)

Love and blessings,Karen