Post date: Aug 28, 2013 12:22:57 PM
To the people of God at Bethel, Jamestown,
I am happy, excited and blessed to introduce myself to you as your new Intentional Interim Pastor. I am Alan Anderson. Many of you know me, as I was pastor at Zion in Frewsburg for many years before I became the interim pastor at St. Paul's in Eggertsville (Buffalo). My time there is now ending. I know that many of you know me from hospital visits, Saturday worship, and other ways that our ministries have crossed paths. Still this will be a new experience for all of us as we chart the course of Bethel's future together in the next few months.
Although I know many of you, I do not know all of you by name. I ask for your patience as we get to know each other in a new way. Please remind me of your name when we meet.
In the first few weeks ahead, I have some primary goals as your Intentional Interim Pastor. I plan to work together with your council in joint leadership. I will be listening closely as I meet each of you to hear of all the ways Bethel exists as a community of God's people. I will do my part as your current pastor to help you to make the crucial decisions that lie ahead.
I will be available to you for any pastoral need. You may contact me at the church or by email at the church.
Yours in Christ,
Pastor Alan