I will miss seeing all of you this Sunday. After 13 years, I will be returning to preach at Mountain View UMC, a church I planted back in 1983. In addition to preaching at the morning services, Becky and I will attend their annual Bethlehem Walk, a recreation of the Nativity story which has reached tens of thousands over the years. It will be a little strange preaching in a place I have been away from for so long, but I am looking forward to the opportunity. As much as it will mean to return to a former church, I hate having to miss worship with my Sugarloaf family.
In my absence, I have arranged for our District Superintendent, Rev. Jim Cantrell, to be our preacher for the morning. Sugarloaf is part of the Atlanta-Emory District of the UMC. Jim oversees the 50 plus churches in the district, including ours. He is a great pastor, leader and preacher. I was so glad when he agreed to preach for us. I'm sure you will be blessed by his message.
One more thing. I had the pleasure of experiencing this week's "Meet Us At the Manger" with Becky, our son and daughter-in-law Tucker and Kim and grandson Landon. We had a blast! Great job Lori Cotter and your whole Sugarloaf Kids Team! We love you all!
Till next time...
Stuart
