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Friends,
As many of you know, this week is going to be my last week at CPC for just a little while. I am headed out on a sabbatical this summer, as I did about 6-7 years ago, and will be away for the next 3 months. I'll be spending time with family and adventuring here and there. Over the last few weeks, many people have reached out to wish me well or have just wanted to say hello. Thank you. They have also asked me how I feel about it all.
First, I am very thankful for this. While I know I work hard and that my role is uniquely taxing in a few of ways, there are few people who have the chance to have this kind of break and I am aware of that. All I can do is be thankful. Second, I am also kind of anxious which is unusual for me. I want to make sure everything is set here, but I am also genuinely bummed not to be a part of a number of things that are going on right now. There seems to be lots of little fruit on several fronts. Because I love momentum it makes this break a harder launch than the last one. And last, I am just now starting to get excited. That is very normal for me as I don’t tend to pre-anticipate things in my life. They just arrive and then I go do them. So, that is how I am doing.
What I am looking forward to right now though is this Sunday. We will have a chance to enjoy one of the most layered, comforting, and practical stories in the Gospels. It is one of my favorite stories and I think you will enjoy it as well. Not only can we see Jesus in this story, but without giving us any specific instructions for ministry, he teaches us a ton about how to serve and love and engage with others and with him. And I think he does it with just a little bit of humor and teasing.
Come join us if you dare.
Pastor Matt
Read John 21:1-14 to prepare for this week's message.
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