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Thank-you and Godspeed!
At the end of the year our colleague, Joe Small, will retire.
Many of you know Joe; more of you have been impacted by his long service to the church in and through this denomination. We who have worked on staff with Joe have stories to tell about Joe and our work alongside him. Those stories, some of them, at least, will no doubt find their way to the telling in the days that lie ahead. You may have stories to add as well!
For today, though, we in the Office of Theology & Worship would like to offer a heart-felt “thank-you” and a hearty “Godspeed” to Joe as the official day of his retirement approaches.
First, a heart-felt "thank-you." Joe's love of the church has shaped his service in congregations, seminary, and at the General Assembly Mission Council. As Supervisor his love of the church has shaped our work as a team, creating a context which has allowed us to join in that service to the church. “Thinking the faith, praying the faith, living the faith” has been a thumbnail summary of the work of the Office of Theology & Worship during Joe’s years here. We join with others in affirming that Joe has pursued all three with energy, intelligence, imagination, and love.
Second, a hearty "Godspeed." Joe has served this denomination through a steady stream of publications. As Joe's colleagues we look forward to more of the same. Joe has also spoken widely (many of you met Joe when he was speaking to a group you are part of). We wish Joe Godspeed in these efforts and look forward to his continued service through speaking engagements and publications in the years to come.
We celebrate Joe’s service over the years that lie behind. We look forward to the new forms that service will take. Thank-you, Joe. Godspeed!
- Posted at 6:57 a.m.
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