4340 Lincoln Ave
St. Joseph
Michigan 49085
This Sunday we celebrate another special anniversary: Rev. Jim McConnell’s 10th year serving as our fellowship’s religious leader. The entire Sunday service will be dedicated to honoring Rev. Jim’s many contributions, not only behind the pulpit, but out in the community volunteering or providing pastoral care, inside the fellowship building leading maintenance and remodeling projects or participating in committee meetings, children’s activities and small group discussions, or at home corresponding with members and crafting materials needed by the fellowship. In every aspect of his life, Jim lives out our faith’s seven principles on a daily basis, enlightening and inspiring each of us along our own spiritual journey.
Since Rev. Jim is the guest of honor this Sunday, he will not be giving the homily. We have instead lined up several speakers and musical numbers, along with a few surprises for Jim. Children are encouraged to join the service and add to the revelry; child care will be provided for those who choose to leave. Anyone who would like to bring a card with a special message for Jim is invited to do so.
Following the service please join the celebratory feast in honor of Jim (otherwise known as our First-Sunday-of-the-Month potluck). Bring a dish to pass, or just bring your appetite. Then rejoin in the sanctuary for Circle Talk, during which you are invited to share a special memory of Jim or personal tribute.
Let’s come together and have some fun as we celebrate our beloved minister and his decade of love and service to BUUF!
