Pastor Donnie
As a P.K.
I know the hardship and wear on the heart when it comes to leave a church.
You have build up so many friends, and have achieve some dreams there.
This does not mean it's all over, you take those precious moments and use them
for your next journey.
You carry all the love with you and give more to the next stop.
You are following God's plan and though it's not easy, he will never take you
to a place where he hasn't prepared ahead for you.
Stay strong in his promises and he will neve let you down.
As difficult this move is emotionally, use those feelings to build up a new
forever until the good Lord tells you to stop.
My heart and spirit goes with you and know both of you are so loved and
cherished.
Sugar
“If there ever comes a day when we can’t be together, keep me in your heart,
I’ll stay there forever.”
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-Sugar, ❤😘
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<donniedailygems-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> On Behalf Of vegilkerson@xxxxxxxxx
Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2022 7:13 AM
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I am sure you guys will do fine. You impress me as a go getter.
V. E. Gilkerson
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Sent: Sunday, July 31, 2022 6:24 AM
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Subject: [donniedailygems] Mixed Emotions
I awoke this morning with mixed emotions. While I am excited about tomorrow
being 40 years since I accepted the call into the ministry, I am saddened that
today is our last day as pastor at Seven Pines Pentecostal Church.
Leisa and I feel God leading us to help our son Brad at Souls Harbor Church in
London Kentucky. I will be sharing more about that move in the coming days.
But, today I want our attention to focus on the wonderful church and
congregation at SPPC.
SPPC has always held a special place in our hearts because that's where Leisa
and I met in 1982. We were blessed to serve as Youth Pastor/Assistant Pastor
under Rev. Elmer Green from 1989 to 1996. Then in May 2020 it was truly an
honor to be named the pastor at SPPC.
Over the past 2 years Leisa and I have been so blessed with such a loving and
supportive congregation and we have grown to love them dearly. They have been
so good to us and have given us an opportunity to be able to continue our
ministry during the COVID pandemic.
And while we are saddened to see our era at SPPC come to an end, we are so
excited to know the future for those precious people is looking bright.
During our time as pastor, Quinton East has been our youth pastor. Leisa and I
have seen him grow so much. It is with great pleasure this morning to be able
to turn the pastorship over to Quinton and his wife Rebecca.
Although we won't be with you guys at SPPC physically from this day forward, we
want you to know you will always be in our hearts, thoughts, and prayers.
Thanks Seven Pines Pentecostal Church for being such a loving and caring group
of people.
