SOUTH ZANESVILLE CHURCH

This is TO and ABOUT the people at this amazing church. We want others to peek over our shoulder, so to speak, to share in the testimony of what God is doing.

Wow!
It is difficult to explain to others how much this little church means to us. It is interesting to see how God works in unusual situations.
They were without a pastor for awhile and I was without a place to minister.
They were a bit far from our home but made us feel right at home.
They did not know a thing about us, we did not know a thing about them.
They embraced this simple pastor and his wife (& grandkids, Rachel and David) and made us feel right at home over the last few months, we embraced their open hearts.

They gave us an opportunity, we gave them our all.
Both sides feel enriched for the time we shared together.

From the very first Sunday morning until the last Sunday night, God stirred among us. There was an unusual atmosphere, open acceptance and anointing on the services. Hearts were challenged, changed and encouraged. It is a rare thing to experience such a hand-in-glove type of fit between a pastor and a congregation, but you folks made it easy. Filling in after a pastor leaves can be a dead end sort of proposition. Nothing much is expected, and often nothing much is gained. We are so proud of you that you did not take this approach but embraced what God had for you and you have been amazing. Your church is ready to take off! Welcome your new pastor and Go! Embrace all that God is speaking into your hearts and Run with Him! We know that you can!

They say that some people are for a reason, some for a season, some for a lifetime.

We are not sure right now, which of those will ultimately be the final answer, but we certainly enjoyed the short season we had with the fine folks at South Zanesville Church of the Nazarene. You are no longer strangers to us, but dear friends.

Thank you for your love, your obedience to the Father and just being genuine.

We love you and will miss you,
Ray & Becki