This past Sunday was significant for our church family. We officially honoured Miss Margaret's 16 years on staff at Freedom and released her into full-time preparation to leave for Guatemala as a Global Worker in the coming months. It was beautiful and sad, the definition of bittersweet.

I mentioned on Sunday that I believe it is important to mark these significant transitions in the life of the church and in the lives of those who serve us well. As we celebrated Margaret's ministry, we also remember to thank God for the gift of her life and leadership, knowing that she will bring that gift now to the people of Guatemala. We mark these occasions with gratitude so that we are keenly aware of all that we have been given by our heavenly Father.

If you missed the service, I have posted it on YouTube for you to watch when you have a moment.

And, to Margaret, let me say one more time: The board, staff and congregation of Freedom in Christ would like to thank you for these 16 years of exceptional service. We honour you and are fully confident that you will know God’s blessing and strength, proved by continued fruitful ministry, as you minister in Guatemala. We are with you. We are cheering for you. We love you.

Glad to be part of His body and His family,
Pastor Tracy