Ah, January 2020. We're starting a new decade. A chance to rededicate to being our best selves. For me, that has included physical health some years, or prayer-life at other times. But this year, I want to focus on myself as the pastor of LeRoy Presbyterian Church.
As you may have noticed, I’m not quite as experienced as some other pastors you’ve had. This gives me a different perspective. But it also means I have some work to do. So that is what I’ve started doing these past couple of months.
Every month, Session and I are making a point to allow time to discuss anything that is going on where members have voiced concerns or areas where I can specifically grow. I’m making a point to step into the community more: I’m currently in conversation with a preschool teacher about being a mystery reader monthly for a class that needs it. I am working to visit more regularly, and be among you.
I know that I have been called here to LeRoy at this time for a reason. I continue to seek to lead with the leaders that you have elected to Session, as well as Deacons. I seek to help this church be who God is calling you to be right now in LeRoy.
So if you know of a place in the community where my presence would be beneficial, please let me know. And if you need anything, let me know that as well. I want to serve you better as your pastor. I know this doesn’t mean that there won’t be any complaints; there’s always something we wish was different. But I do want to serve you and be the pastor you need, the pastor God is calling me to be here and now, that we might shine in LeRoy.
This is my resolution. I ask for your help to live into it.
Season’s Blessings,
~Pastor Annie
Pastor Annie McMillan