Pastor Vona
I thank you, members and friends in this community of faith, for the love and support you have shown me. I thank you for bearing with us through a global pandemic when worship was paused and relocated. I thank you for the grace you have extended to me, and I ask for your forgiveness for mistakes I have made. I trust God with the time we have shared; it has filled my life with joy.
People:
We receive your thankfulness, we offer forgiveness, and we embrace your new appointment with complete trust in God. We are grateful for your time with us and all we have shared. We ask your forgiveness for our mistakes. Your influence on our faith and faithfulness will not leave us with your departure.
Pastor Vona
I accept your gratitude and forgiveness, and I forgive you, trusting that our time together and this transition are pleasing to God. I release you from turning to me and depending on me in this role, as I embrace a new way of serving with you. I encourage your continued ministry here and I am praying for all that God will give you in ministry with Pastor Carlisle and the clergy team of FFUMC. Let’s pray…