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Changes of Installment


On Sunday January 11th, I will be formally installed as the youth minister at First Lutheran Church in Jamestown NY. There will be as casual reception in the parlors following the worship service. The installment will mostly be a series of questions asked before the church as a whole. Thankfully, I already know my answer - "With God's help, I will....".

It would be wonderful for friends and family to attend this event. If you would like to come, please visit the link at Facebook for the event and sign in. If you are not on Facebook, you can check the info below and leave your note here in the comments.

It's peculiar how something like this makes a person consider the road it took to arrive at one place or another and all I can say is, it would not have been possible without the faith, love and support of my family, friends, students and mentors and God who gave of themselves and gave me the opportunity of serving in ministry. Thank you for your support and may this change be one that affirms our universal calling to a relationship with God and each other. With God's help, we will.

Hope to see you all there!
Tara

Event Info:
Date: Sunday, January 11, 2009
Time: 11:00am - 1:00pm
Location: First Lutheran Church
Street:120 Chandler Street
City/Town:Jamestown, NY

Comments

Elizabeth said…
Tara - your installation is the day after my 33rd birthday. Congratulations! I won't be able to make the trip from Iowa (grin), but I will be thinking of you, and wishing you strength and blessing.

Elizabeth

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