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A note from the Pastor “For everything there is a season and a time for every matter under heaven: a time to be born and a time to die; a time to kill and a time to heal; a time to break down and a time to build up; a time to weep and a time to laugh; a time to mourn and a time to dance; a time to seek and a time to lose; a time to keep and a time to throw away; a time to love and a time to hate; a time for war and a time for peace.” Selections from Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 There is a time for all things. Time is something we covet, something we never feel we have enough of. We wish that time would simply stand still. But as the earth quickly rotates, so too do time and seasons. I have been thinking a lot about time as my time at Broad Street draws closer to its end. As an itinerant pastor, I know I only journey with a congregation for a season, yet it doesn’t make it any easier when it’s time to depart. I am grateful that God led me to Broad Street. Even though I wish things were different, I am thankful for the love you have shown me. Being part of the seasons of your lives, even this most difficult season, has brought me joy. I have had the opportunity to laugh, to cry, to grieve, to plant, and to be a part of all the wonderful things at Broad Street. I remember my first Sunday with you and how nervous I was. In my time here, I feel that I have grown into being a better pastor, preacher, minister, and friend. All of this is because of you! You have shown me love and grace, and I am deeply humbled and grateful to you all. I hope you have felt my love and care for you, and I hope we have learned from each other through this season. I leave you with this: A time to heal- I know our time together hasn’t always been perfect. I know our hearts are grieving in our recent struggles. But I do know this time of mourning will not last forever. God will heal and renew! A time to build- though we have experienced tearing down, we must remember there is a time to build. God has not abandoned us in this season! A time to trust- there is much we don’t always understand, but we trust that in the fullness of time, God will bring beauty from the ashes, peace from the pain, and restoration where there once was loss. God’s story for Broad Street is far from over! It’s only just begun! Thank you, Broad Street, for the season we had together! I pray for each of you and Pastor Morgan as this new season begins. I love you all! Rev. Justin Ritter
GIFTS IN MEMORY OF:
Eddie Robinson (Mary Ross Martin’s Brother)
Steve Martin
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