have sought to make the changes. I appreciate FROM THE Mildred DuBose and Iris Wise for their faithfulness PASTOR: and probably more than anyone, they had to make the most adjustments –and did so with grace. You are in great hands as a church with lay leaders. I recently welcomed Tiffany Middlebrooks as the These have been incredible days and there’s chair of the Missions & Ministry Committee and I am excitement in the air as the Pastor Search equally impressed with her desire to serve and Committee continues their work. You can sense honor the Lord. their unity and they are so positive these days – no doubt God is at work. Looking ahead, I would encourage you to tell and invite everyone you know to the Creation Creatures In the Fall we begin to reflect on the harvest. To II event being held on October 31st. Last year’s give thanks. So allow me this means to do just that! event was awesome and this year will be even I want to thank Jeff for his partnership in ministry better. and say what an encouragement he has been to me. I appreciate so the choir and instrumentalists – We continue to pray for the pastor search great job! And, while we are losing Linda Fulmer as committee and know God is at work. the ministry assistant, she has done an awesome job…she truly has been a “ministry assistant”. In His service and yours, I am Bryan Fulmer is a joy to work with, “nut” that he is, he made me laugh and all the while encouraged me Prayerfully and gratefully yours. as he provided tech support each week. During this time I have had the privilege to work with two deacon chairman, David Smith & Dana Stone . . . guys, I want to thank you for your friendship and what a wonderful experience I have had working with the deacons of Mt. Pleasant. Charles Crosby (Finance Committee) and Joann Keatts (Personnel Committee) have been excellent leaders for their committees and have truly partnered with me as we