All Star Time!!

Pastor Rick
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Hey Sports Fans!

Tuesday, July 13 is the MLB All-Star game--this year several Cincinnati Reds are on the National League's roster. (Joey Votto should have been named, but that is material for another post.)

I want to talk to you about an All-Star on the Wellspring team over the last several seasons of ministry. Her name is Dawn Speer and she has played the important position of Children's Pastor over that time.

As you know by now, Pastor Dawn has stepped into retirement from pastoral ministry for now to prepare for receiving a big promise the Lord has given to her and to her husband Scott. Big step of faith on her part. We celebrate and honor her for her faith and obedience. And we honor her incredibly faithful ministry to our children over the years.

So, here is where you guys come in--we are holding a farewell reception for Pastor Dawn on Sunday evening, at 6:30 at the Wellspring cafe. PLEASE COME!

We want to be able to bless Dawn and to properly thank her for her service over the years--and we want all of you to be part of that.

And here is the other part of the deal. We want you to come out and celebrate Dawn and to stick around for a congregational meeting where we need to share some important updates with you about staffing needs here at Wellspring and to have you approve some additions to our budget to make that happen. (It is very sneaky, I know, to link Dawn's reception with the congregational meeting. But I take responsibility for it. We need you to come to both.)

Pastor Dawn was a fairly new college grad when I came to Kensington Baptist 24 years ago. I watched her grow in her faith and gifting. I watched her follow her passion into pioneering Spirit-led children's ministry here for our church. I have come to value her as a trusted colleague and partner. I have come to be inspired and taught by her faithful and faith-filled ministry and obedience. The teacher (that's me) became the student--I have gained and learned much from Dawn. She is an awesome woman of God. Help us honor and celebrate her as an All-Star in the Lord's lineup on July 11.

Blessings,

Pastor Rick

3 comments:

RebeccaMusser said...

I first met Dawn right after the Billy Graham crusade in Hartford as part of the follow-up with new believers. What joy it is to come to this milestone having watched her growth, witnessed her heart and benefitted from her service to our children. Anticipation for the next "chapter" is so exciting. Celebrations are definitely in order!--even if they are paired with a congregational meeting. Becky M

July 7, 2010 at 9:49 PM
sdspeer said...

Thanks Pastor Rick. Thanks Becky. I have been and continue to be blessed here at Wellspring. My spiritual growth is a result of the many men, woman and children of KBC and Wellspring that have taught me, lead me and that I have served along side. So I thank you that this continues to be a spirit filled environment that we can continue to grow and move in the Lord Jesus! I am looking forward to this season of rest from ministry as I prepare for what God has next...the promises that we have been believing for!

And Pastor Rick I think I heard your voice of victory over Martha's vineyard the other day as the Reds beat the Mets! Dawn

July 9, 2010 at 12:38 PM
Herb & Jan Speer said...

We are so thankful for our "Dawn Marie". She is special to our family. We have known her since she came to KBC and I (Jan) prayed her into the family long before Dawn & Scott were aware of each other. Thank you Lord! Yes, we have seen her grow in her spiritual walk over the years. Her heart for Wellspring "kids" and her own nieces & nephews is amazing. I agree with Becky's "next chapter" for Dawn & Scott. We love you Dawn Marie! Dad/Mom

July 10, 2010 at 4:57 PM

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