Pause
Restore
Engage
Be praying for Pastor Eric as he gets away to
pause, restore, and engage
with the Lord and his family.
Church of the Nazarene Manual 129.10
In order to encourage a healthy pastoral ministry and strong spiritual life of the pastor, the church board, in consultation with the district superintendent, should provide a sabbatical leave for the pastor during each seventh consecutive year of service in one congregation. The timing and duration of the sabbatical shall be determined in consultation with the pastor, church board and district superintendent. It is strongly urged that the pastor’s salary continue in full and the church board provide for pulpit supply during the sabbatical period.
In order to encourage a healthy pastoral ministry and strong spiritual life of the pastor, the church board, in consultation with the district superintendent, should provide a sabbatical leave for the pastor during each seventh consecutive year of service in one congregation. The timing and duration of the sabbatical shall be determined in consultation with the pastor, church board and district superintendent. It is strongly urged that the pastor’s salary continue in full and the church board provide for pulpit supply during the sabbatical period.
What have they been up to?
July 6-17 • Honduras
Gideon and the HermNaz team went to Honduras to build a church! It was a successful week and they got lots done.
July 18-19 • Muskegon, Michigan
Lake Michigan fishing for salmon and lake trout.
July 11-13 • Branson, Missouri
Pastor Eric & the kids took in some shows, including Comedy Jamboree, Dinner Showboat, an illusionist, and the big-stage musical of Jesus.
July 25-29 • Cottonwood, Idaho
Pastor Eric and Sharon spent the week at a monastery with lots of time of prayer, worship, and reflection.
July 14-20 • Saginaw, Michigan
Seeing PE's hometown, they got to visit Dad and Joyce and hear family history stories.
August 7-16 • Soldotna, Alaska
Eric and Gideon fished Alaska for halibut, salmon, and whatever else they could catch! It rained but it was worth it.
Sept.2-5 • Oregon Coast
Depoe Bay for beach time, fishing, and ocean mist.
Sept.7-8 • Yellowstone
PE & Sharon went through Yellowstone on their way to SD.
Sept.8-13 • Custer, South Dakota
Seeing son, Graydon, & his wife, Katelyn, in the Black Hills.
Sept.14-18 • Home
Home for a weekend with the kids and time on the River. Our anniversary was the 14th!
Sept.19-23 • Sisters, Oregon
At a pastor's respite center in Central Oregon enjoying the trees, fishing, and wildlife.
Sunday, Sept.25
Back at HermNaz!
August 24th - thoughts from PE:
Early morning Coffee Break with coffee from Honduras in the mug, the sun rising, and not a sound other than running water in the background and The Lord voice saying…
Do you need new direction today in your life?
Do you need someone to be there for you?
Do you need focus in your life?
Great early morning prayer today.
“Teach me your way, Lord, (new direction)
that I may rely on your faithfulness; (He is the ‘someone’)
give me an undivided heart, (focus)
that I may fear your name. (our action)
I will praise you, Lord my God” (the outcome)
Ps. 86:11-12
Enjoy your caffeinated day!
Do you need new direction today in your life?
Do you need someone to be there for you?
Do you need focus in your life?
Great early morning prayer today.
“Teach me your way, Lord, (new direction)
that I may rely on your faithfulness; (He is the ‘someone’)
give me an undivided heart, (focus)
that I may fear your name. (our action)
I will praise you, Lord my God” (the outcome)
Ps. 86:11-12
Enjoy your caffeinated day!
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