I love being in Midland. Even getting here for my first day of ministry has been exciting. On my way up from Lansing I and my car met a deer while traveling around 70mph. The deer and my car did not survive the encounter. I, however, am doing great, and I praise God for that.
Loosing my car was a curve in life I didn't expect, but what God has done since this accident has been a tremendous blessing. Even in loosing one car, God has provided my family with two cars. A new, far nicer car than I expected to be able to put my girls in, and a great car for me to get around this beautiful town. God is great.
I have been here for two Sunday services and it has been wonderful to worship together. On our first Sunday we shared communion together. It was a powerful way to begin our covenant relationship together in ministry here at Midland. The Midland congregation also blessed our family with a welcome basket. It was actually several welcome baskets, it took four trips to get the baskets into Pastor Dave & Leah's house. We had a great meal together with the Midland staff and then we watched my little girls open gifts for just over an hour. It was like Christmas morning for them. I thank our Midland family for the way they have loved and welcomed my family. It is great to be here. May God fresh anointing to our ministry and our journey together.
Pastor Eric
