Short Chapters

I'm not going to lie, this Sunday is going to be tough. I've known since the end of March that this day was coming, but now it is finally here and I'm in denial. God blessed me immensely by bringing me to Gadsden First. Words will never express how grateful I am for each of you. You are kind, generous, faithful, hardworking, and did I mention fun? You have a huge heart for Christ and for our community, which inspires me daily. Every aspect of our ministry together has enriched, strengthened and blessed my heart in indescribable ways!

And the children... they have been SUCH a joy to my soul! We have had so much fun learning the Bible, loving Jesus, laughing, singing, making crafts, and playing games. But even more than that, their questions have stretched me, their insights have inspired me, their prayers have floored me, and their love has ministered to me. My cup truly runneth over! Without doubt, I have had the best job in the world for the past two years, and I will miss all of you immensely! And hopefully you won't be offended when I say I will miss the kiddos the most!



That being said, I trust God's guidance and His plan for calling me to Trinity. However, I find myself asking God, "WHY THE SHORT CHAPTER?" Have you ever asked this question? When the job opportunity, the relationship, the good thing you had didn't last as long as you wanted it to? As you thought it would?
This week, we will consider this question, and seek to understand God's plan for the "Short Chapters." I hope you will join us IN PERSON tonight at 5:30pm in the Sanctuary (masks & social distancing required) or ON FACEBOOK LIVE on Sunday for Contemporary Worship at 9:00am or Traditional Worship at 11:00am.

Thank you all for everything you are: for God, the Kingdom, our Church, and me. Gadsden First will forever be a bright spot in my ministry, my life, and my heart! You have all blessed me more than you will ever know!

Keep growing, keep serving, keep loving, and keep making the Kingdom on earth as it is in heaven!

Until we meet again...

Pastor Carrie