Happy yet sad to announce!

     I have said this to some of you, but to others it is a surprise. When February comes around, I will begin working as the middle school director at Livingway Church in Firewheel. This could very possibly turn into a full-time job within a year, as the church is quickly growing. Between now and February, I will visit there once in a while on Sundays, so that my new boss can introduce me to people while I start to get a feel for their church. He is being very respectful of the fact that I am hesitant to leave Northrich in a hurry because of the fact that I have such deeply rooted friendships here.

     I am so sad to leave Northrich. But I know that God is in the midst of this, and I know it's Him calling me to move on to this new position. I thank God and am so grateful for the relationships I've found at Northrich. I know they will last a lifetime, because God is the center of our lives and He will keep us connected! I will continue to pray for Northrich and to visit whenever possible. I am not leaving town; I will remain in Garland and touch base with all of you. Within the next month or two, my car will be running, and I will be able to come visit more often!

     I want to thank all of you for showing me Christ. Northrich is a very small but VERY mighty, God-centered church, and I have been so blessed to be a part of the congregation for three years. This church has showed Christ to me and my family in ways that many churches never would! Again, I am not moving away, so I will remain in your lives and want to continue our relationships, even though I won't be at church anymore as February comes. This message has brought tears to my eyes because I love every one of you so, so dearly, and all of you have a special place in my heart, and that place will remain!

     This new endeavor in my life is already very hard and very sad, which is how I know it's of Christ. God is moving me onto a new place in my life, and since it's of Him, I know it's going to be great. Again, I love all of you, and please keep in touch!! :) 

     "Not that I have already obtained it or have already become perfect, but I press on so that I may lay hold of that for which also I was laid hold of by Christ Jesus.” (Philippians3:12)

In Christ,

Kevin McCracken