Farewell Pastor John

Farewell Pastor John

Author: Pastor Mitch Williams
February 11, 2021

Three years ago, Pastor John became an official part of the pastoral team at The Hill. Pastor John joined us after retiring from a productive 40 plus year career as an ordained pastor in the Seventh-day Adventist Church.

We have been blessed to have Pastor John serve in the ministry capacity of member care and visitation. Many of you have received phone calls and visitations, whether at home or even in the hospital. Pastor John’s gentle presence always brought comfort and peace. His love for Jesus was a wonderful encouragement and testimony.

However, due to financial challenges facing every church, including our own in the midst of this pandemic, we will no longer be able to employ Pastor John as a part-time pastor. No doubt this development comes as a disappointment and consequence of the times in which we live.

Nevertheless, on behalf of Pastor Miguel and myself, and the entire church family, we want to thank Pastor John for his ministry. We also are grateful to Evangelina for her gift of music that she shared so faithfully with our church, along with her passion for health ministry. We know the Lord has continued plans for this couple to be in the Lord’s service. And of course, The Hill will always consider the Bechtels a special part of our church family.

Because we are not able to hold a proper “thank-you party,” would you please take a moment to mail a card or contact Pastor John and Evangelina to express your gratitude for their love and care to our church family. And let’s also put the Bechtels in our prayers that the Lord will continue to bless and keep them in His care.
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