I left the queue open for this morning because I was anticipating having something to say about yesterday.
Yesterday we completed "the handoff" - a three year intentional transition from Ken Horton's 27-year tenure at McKinney Church. We spent the morning just like we should have: worshiping together, spending a good chunk of time remembering God's faithfulness to McKinney in the past, and ending the service with anticipation for the future.
I was hoping to have something profound to say. Mostly I'm just overwhelmed.
Overwhelmed with gratitude for a successful transition. Overwhelmed with the "weight" of the responsibility that now rests on my shoulder. Overwhelmed with affection for a church family who has transitioned to this point so smoothly and embraced Kari and I so generously. Overwhelmed with pride for a staff team who worked so hard to make sure they said goodbye well. Overwhelmed with the finality of the fact that a moment Ken and I have anticipated for three years came and went in three minutes. Overwhelmed with excitement about what God could do through McKinney Church in the future.
Mostly, I'm overwhelmed with unspeakable joy. The Lord has done great things for us.
2 comments:
I'm excited for you and the whole McKinney family.
It was a surreal moment for us as well, and I feel blessed that we got to be there for it. ...what a legacy Ken has left, and what an exciting future you have.
God is so good...
Praying for you both!
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