Well, I think the word is out now, but I guess Ill make it Facebook Official. I am leaving my position in Delano at Light of Christ to accept a new call at Farmington Lutheran. Ive had a wonderful 3 years in Delano and will miss it dearly, but am excited to start a new chapter. Ill miss the kids Im leaving the most... Good thing I wont be too far away and that we all have rectangles in our pocket that help us easily stay in touch. Here is my letter, for any of you bored enough to read it!: “You have reached Per Nestingen, director of the best youth group this side of the Mississippi.” It has been my honor and my joy to use this voicemail message for the past wonderful three years and three months as your Light of Christ Youth Director. I’ve been able to witness many special memories that I will hold onto forever. I’ve met hundreds of people who I consider my friends. My life has been wildly enjoyable the entire time I’ve been in Delano. For all these reasons, it is difficult for me to take the next step in my life. Nevertheless, after months of discernment, I’ve accepted a new call to Farmington Lutheran Church to direct their youth program. I was sought for this new position months ago. Initially, I declined the offer because of my feeling of responsibility to and affection for the Light of Christ youth. However, what I realized is that I truly am called to this new position, just as I felt truly called here three years ago. My wanting to stay here was due to the fact that I think the youth of this congregation are extraordinary. Youth, if you are reading this, I am lucky to have been welcomed into your lives! I will miss all of you and you have given me hope for the future of our Church. I ask you to be as optimistic about the LOC youth program as I am. The tradition in our youth program is established and meaningful. Perhaps it will take efforts from all involved youth and parents to keep the culture of the program intact. If God can provide for me in a new call, surely He will look after this special congregation in a time of transition. In fact, I’ve been in conversation with Pastor Lee as to how best help a transition happen and I believe we have a hopeful plan in place. So, ultimately I would like to thank each and every one of you for changing my life. At a moment like this, where I know I should be excited for a new call and yet I dread the idea of leaving you all, I find myself glad to be sad. I know that it is impossible to be sad to leave if you haven’t been impacted by the situation you’re leaving. I will treasure my last month here with each of you and I ask for your prayers and understanding as I answer this new call. My last Sunday will be February 8th. Grace and Peace be with you! Agape, Per
Posted on: Fri, 23 Jan 2015 01:31:27 +0000
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