Grace to you and peace from God the Father and our Lord, Jesus Christ! Blessings to you all! I hope and pray that this note finds you well.
In my first three days "on the ground" here in Covington, I have met many wonderful people so far and I'm grateful for the kindness and conversations. I look forward to enjoying opportunities to worship with you; to help with the preparations for stewardship season, then Advent, and then the holidays; and to share my joy and excitement with you for all God has in store for us going forward.
For the past twelve years, I have served in a variety of ways in Presbyterian churches in Texas, North Carolina, and Georgia-as a Youth Director, Director of Christian Education, Associate Pastor, and Senior Pastor/Head of Staff. God has guided and directed me through many joyful moments to arrive here, with all of you, at First Presbyterian Church of Covington!
I am so very deeply excited to be here and to be part of the Lord's work at FPC Covington! I look forward to every opportunity to share my energy, intelligence, imagination, and love with this congregation-with God's children of all ages! Thank you again for your kindnesses and your blessings to me so far.
If you haven't done so yet, drop by the church sometime. I'd love to meet you and get to know you better. Please know my door is always open!
There is a saying in youth ministry (but it applies in all situations!) and it goes like this, "God is good ... all the time! All the time ... God is good!" Well, it's hard to say it any better than that. God IS good and First Presbyterian Church is direct proof of God's goodness, grace, and love! May God continue to bless us all in the days, weeks, and months to come.
Grace & Peace,
Steven
"Oh, I know these days are hard, and I know it's hard to last. But, believe you me, just sturdy up your heart, and this too shall pass.." ~
Tyler Stenson
