On the eve of my retirement from the position of Senior Pastor at FECC, I received a congratulatory message from KKLA that our church staff is being recognized for our ministry and treated for free lunch last Thursday. Terry Lim, chair of our Board of Directors has nominated our church staff and we were selected by KKLA among the many nominees from Southern California.
The first question asked of me was, “How do I feel that you have been nominated for Thankful Thursday?” I simply said that “ I was excited, grateful, appreciative, and honored, however, I claim no credit for the success of our ministry. It is all of God’s grace and credit to the cooperative spirit and endeavors of our pastoral and supporting staff.” God is good and to God be the glory indeed! Although we have been going through some tough times due to the threat of a pandemic, we experience God’s peace and goodness. His presence, protection, provision, and power continue to sustain us. We learn to live by faith and not by fear. God’s mercy and steadfast love are new every morning, and great is His faithfulness to us. KKLA’s ministry to the pastors is to be commended. Their recognition of the contributions of the pastors not only to the Kingdom of God but also to the society at large brings much comfort and encouragement. May the Lord continue to prosper their work in broadcasting; sharing the gospel and spreading God’s love all around to a broken world. My brothers and sisters in Christ, I bid you au revoir. After 33 and a half years at FECC, it’s about time for a new leader to lead the next chapter of our church life. I count it a joy and a privilege serving with you all these years, and I thank God in every remembrance of you. I am very grateful for the way many of you have willingly and sacrificially offered yourselves to the service of the Lord. You have given your best to the Master and are living out the characteristics of a chosen people, a royal priesthood, and a people belonging to God. I will be delivering my last message as your Senior Pastor today. My sermon title is: “Majestic Mystery: I Know Not How”; narrating some of the amazing things God has done for us, in us, and through us. Jesus is the author and finisher of our faith. He has begun writing the story of our faith journey and will finish it with a beautiful ending. God loves you, so do I !!! Comments are closed.
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