End of Chapter

Today marks the end of a chapter in my life.   This was my last Elder Selection Committee meeting for this past three year term.  It was such a privilege to serve on the committee and I am so grateful that I gained the experience of seeing how the Holy Spirit was at work in guiding the selection of leaders for our church.

In tonight's meeting, we selected the two people who would be replacing me and the other person who started when I did.   I think that these were two very qualified and experienced candidates who will serve well on the committee.

As I look back, I feel that I have been able to contribute to the committee through writing all the elder bios and serving as secretary to take meeting minutes.   Also, one candidate I had nominated eventually became an elder; and I think that I've been able to ask some pretty good questions during the interviews.  So, I leave, feeling that I have done my best and that I have served faithfully.

30-May:  The current Elder Selection Committee chairman encouraged me yesterday when he said that I was missed, especially in the area of taking care of the minutes of the meetings.  It's nice to be affirmed that I made useful contributions when I served.