This letter went out from me to the Philadelphia District this week:
November 19, 2018
It’s been a tender day for me personally. Four years ago today, I buried the earthly cocoon of my dear Dad. The words of The Apostle Paul lift my heart however: “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord!” (2 Corinthians 5:8)
Today, has been tender for another reason. It was time to winterize the Four Winds RV until the warmer breezes of Spring 2019 arrive. Kim, Lucy Pup, and I have considered it a Jesus-led Journey since May, to travel the district from Williamsport, PA. to Cape May, N.J. to meet many of you fine people that we are blessed to serve alongside. It’s been holy ground.
God is on the move in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey. Whenever my Granny used to sense God was on the move, she would quote her own thrilling paraphase of 2 Samuel 5:24 — “I hear a rumbling in the mulberry trees.” My thoughts, exactly! I believe the winds of revival are blowing in on us!
We pray your Thanksgiving will be a holy season — simple and satisfying.
Some dates to remember:
Nov. 28, Wednesday 10am-noon, “Familiar Grounds • Bread • Cup • Friendship” Gathering at Pitman to support and sharpen one another.
Dec. 16, Sunday, 4:30pm, District Leadership Christmas Dinner and Concert at Ephrata Grace Point.
Please, Pastors, Spouses, Staff Pastors/Spouses, Retirees, etc. do sign up and show up. Kim and I are anticipating celebrating with you. Signup online philanaz.org or mail registration by December 7, please. Only $15 per person. Please come.
January 7, Monday, 9am - 1pm, next session of PCDC, Fairview Village.
January 15-17, Four Winds District Prayer Retreat at Black Rock Retreat Center. Signup soon. Pastor Jonathan Merki leading.
May 2-4, District Assembly, Lansdale Immanuel
June 30-July 6, Philadelphia Family Campmeeting, Erma Camp, Cape May.
Sept 6-8, District Pastors & Spouses Retreat, Dr. David Busic. Location TBD
Presence Matters Most!
That is... Presence. Unity. Souls. Love.
Pastor Kerry Willis
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