There is one aspect of ministers leaving an area that may be over looked. Not only will their church miss them, but we fellow pastors will feel the vacuum of fellowship emptied. These are friends, Dan Fletcher of Bethel United Methodist, Rusty Williams of Wesley Methodist and David Clewell of St, Paul's Methodist. This unique blend of servanthood and friendship has become a key mark of our Christian faith. We over emphasize our denominations or nondenominations to the extent we are unable to embrace and love a brother in Christ.
Friends are a rarity today, even though that name is synonymous with a popular television sit-com.
Friends, you will be missed here and no doubt you'll be a blessing to Wright City, Sallisaw and Yukon where God has placed you. Our prayers and gratitude go with you. There is David and Jonathan, Paul and Barnabas, Peter and John and David, Dan and Rusty.