Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Yesterday I made an announcement during church services that in June I am being moved to another church. My last Sunday will be June 22. I will become the pastor of Mt. Pleasant UMC in Social Circle, Georgia. This is a decision that was made by the Bishop and his cabinet. In the Methodist Church we pastors are itinerate, which means that we are moved around to churches where we are needed. Yes, it is hard at times and difficult to leave but the system does work.
Though we pastors are only here for a time, we do fall in love with the members and we do become a part of the church family. In the three years that I have been among you, I have enjoyed every minute of it. You have treated my family and I with respect and love. You have allowed us to be a part of your family, to share in your joys and sorrows, and because of that, we count ourselves blessed.
There is only one thing that I ask of you and that is to continue the great work that we have been doing for the kingdom of God. There are still many people to reach for Christ, and you can’t stop now. After June 22, I will no longer be your pastor, but I will always be your friend. Tina and I will always keep you in our prayers, and we will always thank God for the time that we had together. Thank you for accepting me and walking with me.
In Christ,
Pastor Michael and Tina Dunbar
