From the Pastor’s Desk…                                        October 2025 

For my final letter, I choose to use part 
of a letter I had written in the past,
because the meaning, the feeling, and
the purpose behind my words are
significant and worth the read. I hope
there’s a sense of excitement in the air, a
willingness to be a part of something
much greater than you and me. The
kingdom, God’s Kingdom, is moving
and shaking – and despite the news of
my departure, it’s a new day, and it is
good!

For me, it’s reminiscent of the creation story. With each new day, God saw something else to do, and He did it.
Some see this as God’s plan; others see it differently as do I. I like to believe with each new creation, God was excited, happy, filled with joy at its result – but something was missing. So, he added the land and sea, the sky and water, night and day. Each addition and each change brought more excitement, more happiness, more hope. And it was good, always good.

That’s what ministry is…God’s good work through our hands and feet – bringing happiness, excitement, hope…and love to God’s people. Every time we make our presence known is a form of creation. Each ministry we conduct and participate in is another form
of some new. Our discussions and ideas about who we are, and who we are called to be is
creation. And it is good, always good

As we begin this new chapter, without one another,   
I pray you will continue what you have started; I pray you will be able to look ahead with the same willingness and commitment you have shared with me over these last 5+ years; I pray your involvement in the ministries of your congregation continues to be the light of Christ in those who live in darkness. With tomorrow comes a new day, and
it is good. With tomorrow comes new opportunities, and it is good. With tomorrow comes the sense of peace, knowing you will be
guided by the Holy Spirit through your faith in Christ Jesus, and your love for God – and this is good. With each tomorrow comes the gift of you – for it is all of you that makes this family good.

Thank you, Peace Lutheran, for being who you are and who you are called to be. You are the movers and the shakers for God in his Kingdom on earth, and for this reason, I say for you all to hear… it is good, and may you always be as good as you are today. May your light continue to shine as you accomplish God’s work through the hands, feet, and heart of Jesus the Christ.

For the last time….

God’s Blessings and Peace, sisters and brothers of Peace

Pastor Neil