Dear friends
When I was asked to write a “president elect profile”, I wrote: - For the past ten years I have worked as the church support worker for the South West area. I have been privileged to sit with many churches and respond to their concerns and aspirations. Many of our Federation churches need and deserve encouragement and help. I would love to have the chance to be that encourager and enabler, and use a presidential year to visit as many churches as possible – offering practical help and suggestions.
Perhaps a visit might enable some churches to reconnect with their communities? Experience has convinced me that there are positive ways forward for all our churches. Please give me the opportunity as your president in 2009, to be that envisioner. “Without vision the people perish”.
I have been given your vote of confidence and am now ready to put my pledge into action. I am unable to do this, however unless I received an invitation from your church. I would love to meet with as many of you as possible attend a church meeting, a children’s group or any other church grouping or maybe take a service. However just sitting over a cup of coffee and having the opportunity to talk about your fears, problems, hopes and dreams would be such a privilege. Please give me that opportunity – I would love to meet YOU and YOUR CHURCH.