Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Message from the New Church Council President

12/1/2004
By: Holy Trinity Lutheran

To all of you who have offered your congratulations, and condolences, over the past few months following the Councilâ€™s election of a President Pro Tern, my heartfelt thanks.

Since our family began attending this church, I was always aware that Sherrie Smith, and Margaret Dove before her, as past Presidents of the Church Council, were diligently working on behalf of the congregation. My appreciation for their efforts has ratcheted up profoundly since the passing of the gavel into my hands.

Theirs was a labor of love I am sure. Holy Trinity is truly a special place, made such by so many special people. To want to contribute to the well being of this church can be an irresistible proposition, as it should be.

I can recall sitting in the sanctuary with my wife, Sherrie, the first few services we attended, unprepared for the emotional realization that our search for a spiritual home was over. Pastor Janet would later tell us that she had wondered who the new couple was, sitting off to the side, often looking tearful. She couldnâ€™t know then, that those were tears of joy.

I am honored, and grateful for the privilege of serving as Church Council President. I look forward to continuing my work on your behalf together with Council, a group of individuals with many talents and a deep commitment to Holy Trinity and whose fellowship would have been reward enough for me to share.

Let us pray that the Holy Spirit shines down upon this congregation, as we work together to build on all that is good and right with our church.

Merry Christmas and Godâ€™s Blessings,
Gary Bague