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July 29th , 2010 Devotionals

“Sunset”

When was the last time you sat in silence and watched the sun set? What an experience! God takes the canvas of the sky and paints it with brilliant colors. Red, yellow and orange bless the sky with warmth and a peace that can only be given by its creator. What thought enters your mind as you look at this miracle? Do you wonder how the colors are formed or where the sun goes when it drops below the horizon? Do you simply say “thank you”? A sunset is something that happens every day that we take for granted. Let me say this a different way. A sunset is a miracle that takes place every day that we simply overlook. Have you ever watched a sunset, a snowfall, or a wave crashing against the shore as an act of worship? God created the most perfect environment for us to be able to witness His glory, yet we dismiss these things as “just another day.” I want you to take a moment to read the entire 1st chapter of Genesis. This tells the Artist’s story of creation. As you read this account, keep in mind that everything God created is for you. Now, focus on the last verse… Genesis 1:31 “God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.” God, the Artist, looked at all He created and was happy. That includes you! When God looks at you, He sees that you are “very good.” Take a moment to say “thank you” this morning for God’s brilliant creation.

Worship Beyond Words,

Eric

Slushpuppy@cox.net

To the Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Family,

              It is with great mixed emotions that I sit down right now to write you this letter. The past seven years of my life have been so special. These years have allowed me to see a great deal of growth and faith in the membership of Pleasant Hill Baptist Church as well as in my own family. You have been a part of my family. You have helped Michelle and I raise our three children together. You have helped each of us grow in our maturity and our spiritual growth.  I am honored to be a part of your Christian journey.

However, Michelle and I feel that at this point in our journey, God has called us to travel along another path.  This past year, we have been through a time of great difficulty and loss as we have dealt with the retirement of our Pastor. Though this time has been hard, God has been in our presence as we have come together to worship Him and follow Him. I feel that through this time, God has allowed Bonita and me the privilege of loving and caring for each of you as you grieve and grow. With the most recent Pastor’s Selection Committee Update, God has helped me to understand that now is the time for me to step aside to let Pleasant Hill Baptist Church move ahead and focus on your journey with a new pastor.  Though this decision is difficult, Michelle and I have made this decision through God’s guidance and through the help of Godly men and women. As Pleasant Hill Baptist Church moves ahead in the healing process, it is important that you move ahead with a unified vision and none of the “old” distractions of the past.

You are turning the page into a great new chapter of the life of your church. As you write new pages in this chapter, my prayer is that each page will continue to be written in the tradition of love and caring that your church has been built upon and also with an excitement and joy of serving God with new, fresh leadership.

Please understand that the love, support and encouragement you have shown me and my family will never be forgotten. We are all better people because of you and Pleasant Hill Baptist Church. I only hope that in the past seven years you have experienced our appreciation, support and love for each of you.

My time with Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will draw to its conclusion on August 15th but I pray that our relationships and friendships stay alive long past that date. I know that as you continue to build upon the foundation of faith that you each currently have, Pleasant Hill Baptist Church will continue to be a place where anyone can come to be loved and cared for while worshipping God with heart, soul and mind.

May God richly bless each and every one of you as you seek to serve Him and worship Him together.

                                                                                    Blessings,

                                                                                    Rev. Eric M. Slusher and my family