At the end of the service this past Sunday, I announced that a dear couple in our church is moving to South Carolina. As many of you know, I am speaking of Chuck and Sandy Buchanan. Chuck is taking a new job in the same line of work that he was doing here in Trumbull County. Chuck is moving down to South Carolina this week. Sandy is the owner of New Beginnings Christian Bookstore on Elm Road in Warren. Sandy isnt moving until the bookstore and their house is sold. I bring this to your attention so that you will be sure and pray for them! I consider them to be good friends and they have been such a blessing to me since God brought them here a little over a year ago. There are some people that are easy to preach to - because you can tell by their demeanor that they are actually hungry for the Word. Chuck and Sandy fit this description. They have always been an encouragement to me and I will miss them.
There is always a part of my selfish nature that doesnt want to see people like this leave. We would love to keep them as close in proximity as possible. But, just as many of you have learned with your own children, God has something else in His purpose and plans! While I may joke about them being "out of God's will" if they are not here, we must realize that God's will is not limited to a church, a state, a job, or a home. I am reminded that there is no greater place to be "than where God sets you down". So, for Chuck and Sandy, there is no better place for them to be than South Carolina.
God bless you both and you will be missed!!
Love,
Pastor Jerry and First Baptist Church of Howland
