My troubles are but pebbles on the road; My joys are like the everlasting hills. So it is when I step through the gate of prayer From time into eternity. When I am in the consciousness of God, My fellowmen are not far off and forgotten, But close and strangely dear. Those whom I love have a mystic value; They shine as if a light were glowing within them. Even those who frown upon me and love me not, Seem part of the great theme of good. So it is when my soul steps through the postern gate Into the presence of God. Big Things become small, and small things become great. The near becomes far, and the future is near. The lowly and despised is shot through with glory. God is the substance of all revolution; When I am in Him, I am in the Kingdom of God And the fatherland of my soul. STATEMENT OF CONSENT The covenantal relationship between a church and those called by that church to serve as pastors and teachers and in other ministerial positions is strengthened when vital information is openly shared by covenantal partners. To that end, we attest that, to the best of our abilities, we have provided information in this profile that accurately represents our church. We have not knowingly withheld any information that would be helpful to candidates. As the committee charged with the responsibility for identifying and recommending a suitable new minister for our church, we have been authorized to share the information herein with potential candidates. We understand that a candidate may wish to secure further knowledge, information, and opinions about our church. We encourage a candidate to do so, recognizing that an open exchange of relevant information builds the foundation for continuing and healthy relationships between calling bodies and persons seeking a ministry position. Which individuals and groups in the church contributed to the contents of this Local Church Profile? (for example, church council or consistory, transition team, etc.) The Lead Minister Search Committee put together the contents of
My troubles are but pebbles on the road; My joys are like the everlasting hills. So it is when I step through the gate of prayer From time into eternity. When I am in the consciousness of God, My fellowmen are not far off and forgotten, But close and strangely dear. Those whom I love have a mystic value; They shine as if a light were glowing within them. Even those who frown upon me and love me not, Seem part of the great theme of good. So it is when my soul steps through the postern gate Into the presence of God. Big Things become small, and small things become great. The near becomes far, and the future is near. The lowly and despised is shot through with glory. God is the substance of all revolution; When I am in Him, I am in the Kingdom of God And the fatherland of my soul. STATEMENT OF CONSENT The covenantal relationship between a church and those called by that church to serve as pastors and teachers and in other ministerial positions is strengthened when vital information is openly shared by covenantal partners. To that end, we attest that, to the best of our abilities, we have provided information in this profile that accurately represents our church. We have not knowingly withheld any information that would be helpful to candidates. As the committee charged with the responsibility for identifying and recommending a suitable new minister for our church, we have been authorized to share the information herein with potential candidates. We understand that a candidate may wish to secure further knowledge, information, and opinions about our church. We encourage a candidate to do so, recognizing that an open exchange of relevant information builds the foundation for continuing and healthy relationships between calling bodies and persons seeking a ministry position. Which individuals and groups in the church contributed to the contents of this Local Church Profile? (for example, church council or consistory, transition team, etc.) The Lead Minister Search Committee put together the contents of
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