We're Thankful

Valynn and I want to express our gratitude to Mukilteo Presbyterian Church for giving us the opportunity to take a four month sabbatical. Very nice!  We were also very pleased to have received a very generous grant from the Lilly Endowment Clergy Renewal Program. The Endowment annually provides as many as 120 grants of up to $50,000 each directly to Christian congregations for the support of a renewal program for their pastor. The grants make it possible for pastors to step away from the pressures of daily ministry to do whatever "makes their heart sing."  For me, that means heading to Europe to visit cathedrals and places of historical significance to the Christian faith. We will also spend some time learning French and enjoying French culture.