After an extensive search for someone to fill in the position vacated by Stephanie's departure and evaluating our needs as a congregation, the SPRC found a great candidate living just down the road in St. Petersburg. This coming Monday, May 16, Rev. Phil Vestal will be starting with us in the role of Assistant Pastor. Pastor Phil brings a wealth of knowledge, experience, and diverse skills to this position. I have gotten to know him over the past month plus and commend him to you as someone I believe will be a great fit for this congregation!

Please make every effort to join us on May 22 for one of our worship services as Pastor Phil will be bringing the message. Join us following worship to welcome Pastor Phil and his family - wife Erin, sons Timothy and Elliot - to our congregation. I look forward to many years of fruitful ministry and mission together in this community.

In Christ,

Pastor Nathan