 Greetings to my partners in Ministry!
It is hard to believe this snow-less winter that we are having. But my prayer is that you are experiencing Spirit-filled days in your ministry. Let me bring you up to date on several things around the district. Please take careful note of all that is happening and is being planned.
Transitions—
- Pastor Barb Blanchard has announced her retirement effective at the end of February. I've met the board in Naches and we are working toward the interim process.
- Zillah will be voting on a candidate this Sunday (January 15).
- The other open churches at this point are Chelan and Richland. Norm Stueckle is providing interim work at Chelan as they are going through an all church assessment to prepare for their future. Steve Elliott continues to lead Richland through their transition, and I will be meeting the board next week to start the search process.
- I will be installing Walt Wilkinson at Ephrata on January 22.
Notes—
- Jim Todd (father of Trish Millard—Pasco) passed away last week. Jim pastored on our district and would be known by some of you. A memorial service will be held at the Pasco church on Saturday, January 21st, at 11a.m. Keep the Millard’s in your prayers
- Pam Alexander is home and resting following her recent stroke. Her eye sight is improving. She and Ron appreciate your concern and continued prayers.
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January Church Size Meetings in Moses Lake |
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Lead Pastors and Spouses are invited to meet with Randy and Robbie Craker for a Sunday night to Monday gathering in Moses Lake in January. This will happen four times, each week focused on a different church size group to give opportunity for conversation around issues unique to the congregation size. The meeting times will take place at the Ramada Inn with lodging at the Inn at Moses Lake just across the street. See below for the specific dates for each group size. The registration form contains additional information, including a schedule for your time together. If you have further questions, please contact the district office.
| Average Worship Attendance |
Event Date |
| 70-175 |
January 8-9 |
| 1-49 |
January 15-16 |
| 176+ |
January 22-23 |
| 50-69 |
January 29-30 |
Deadlines for registration:
Friday, December 23rd for those with church sizes of 70-175 or 1-49 who will attend one of the first 2 events
Friday, January 6th (for those with church sizes of 176 and above or 50-69 who will attend one of the last 2 events) |
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