Day One

[mellanella]

I stood at the lectern on Sunday morning, looking out at the faces of my new congregation. Mostly strangers stared back at me - strangers that would come to know me first as a student pastor before anything else. I took a deep breath and said, “Good morning and welcome to Westwood United Methodist Church. My name is Melissa Yosua, and I will be

Comments

[sovevuni]

May this phase of your life be full of valuable experiences and the Lord's blessings!

[mellanella]

Thanks!

[emmapants]

Congrats on your new step! I must say I'm a bit envious of your congregation...they are lucky to have you!!!

[mellanella]

Hehe -- thanks....your comment means a lot! :-)

[apeiron_gaia]

That's amazing. I could never do it.

[coonkat]

I hope things go well for you there. I would love to hear about your experiences since I'll have to do it somewhere next year!