TRANSITION

Today we spent our last Sunday at Baker City Christian Church. It was a wonderful day celebrating what has been accomplished over the last 12 1/2 years, and looking forward to what God is doing as everyone looks to the future of the church. It was sad, but there was also great joy in loving, hugging, and celebrating our friendship with so many people.

Of course it was also a wonderful celebration of baptisms for Emma and Dallas Hardesty, Jasmine Fillebrown, and Joe Boyd. Also the dedication by Father and Mother, Clay and Lynette Simpson of their new (only 2 week old) baby daughter Susan Louise Simpson.

It is definitely not a "woe is me" attitude at the church. Jesse Whitford was recommended to the congregation by myself, the Elders, and the church board. When Jesse was announced to the congregation he got a standing ovation in both services. Nothing could please me more than to pass the leadership of BCCC over to Jesse, and I was so pleased to see the positive reception.

Now we begin our trek and transition over to leading Myrtle Point Christian Church. What a challenge! But God is all about stretching us and challenging us to new heights. I know He is with us as we begin our new ministry. We will spend some time dreaming and resting, as we make our way to Mytle Point, and in a week we will hit the ground running. What a Joy serving the Lord God Almighty!

Love you all, and thank you for your faithful love and support in return.

Roger and Sherrill