After the 3rd intermission [just joking], the fun really begins with Pastor Nathan singing his hot new single “Adventist Land” previously banned at Southern Adventist University [no kidding]. You won’t want to miss the premiere of this soon-to-be classic Toledo First tune!!! And to round out the evening, we’ll be bestowing gifts galore on both Nathan and Aly.
So please, if you haven’t yet, find Donna and give her your gifts, your gags, and your money so she can give it to them that evening. We want to properly convey our deepest appreciation to Nathan and Aly for their willingness to sacrificially serve [we only pay them half a salary each] and give of their time and considerable talents to our church and its community.
It has been my heart’s desire to see a church that’s really a community of people that love each other and the people all around them like crazy. A church that makes praying together a priority trusting that God whom none can fathom is big enough to bless us and grow us faster than any church growth strategy we manufacture. And a church that empowers children to serve and love Jesus from the day they are born to the day they are born again. Long story short: Nathan and Aly are helping us accomplish that. They are vital sources of authenticity and joy and leadership. We need to let them know how much we appreciate them being here now. And hopefully, for years to come.
If you could share this invitation with as many Toledo First members and friends as you know, it would be greatly appreciated. And please, if you have any lame pastor jokes, please forward them to me or put them in my box at church ASAP. Neither Billy Crystal nor Steve Bills was available to emcee this shindig, so the powers that be [Donna, Marion, and Dee] have asked me!!!
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Pastors Nathan and Aly round out an excellent new generation pastoral team. We're so blessed with their love for God and the ministerial talents, passion, and loving spirits they bring. They add so much life and joy to our church.
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