
After the shocking realization that on May 22nd when I graduated from seminary only 5 guys out of 32 had secured a pastoral position in a church, I did not know what God had in store for the Middlebrooks family. But through a set of ordained events by God, I met pastor Paul Joiner at the PCA General Assembly and began discussing the associate pastor position that they had open at Zion Presbyterian Church in Columbia, TN. In going through the interview process and finally having the opportunity to visit the church and the town of Columbia, it became very apparent that this could be a great fit for our family. So after candidating for this position two weekends ago, I was called by the congregation to be the new youth and family minister of Zion Pres.
We are extremely excited about this opportunity to serve at Zion. Looking back it has been humbling and amazing to see how God has worked in orchestrating our steps to this point. We will be moving up to Columbia toward the end of September. We are very greatful for the prayers and encouragement that many of you have given over the past several months. Praise God from whom all blessings flow!
8 comments:
Praise God - we are delighted for you and Jess! (We would have preferred SC for selfish reasons) :)
Dorothy and Bill Keller
I am really excited and ready to help in any way. I'm going to Franklin this weekend... Just let me know.
Ashleigh
congrats on the new job and welcome to Tennessee! :)
Your kids have grown up so much... they are too cute!
Congratulations! That is great. I've visted Columbia, TN my entire life b/c my great-grandmother lived there and still have a great-aunt there. My grandmother grew up there. Good luck with everything. We will be praying for you all.
Congratulations! Lesa & I can't wait to meet Reid Thomas. (We'll need the "Call Me" choice.) Looking forward to your permanent arrival. Let us know if there's Anything we can do on this end. Lesa, Buck, Tom, etc.
PS - The connective tissues tighten - I spent many Suragate Home nights on Moss Side Drive. My UGA roomate was a Townie. His folks offered me a lot of Home Cooked Welcomes. Who? Macauley.
We praise God for sending you and your sweet family our way! We are all looking forward to your move here and can't WAIT to get to know you all better! Congratulations on your newest addition. It wasn't so long ago that Joe and I were in that position (although we have four children). Children are a gift from God and I know that you have many exciting and joyful times ahead raising your family.
Loved the "powerpoint" pictures of your hospital experience. I just want to know one thing - what card game were you playing and who won? :) My family and I LOVE to play games so we look forward to playing a few hands with you all!
Take care and God bless you all!
Love
Joe and Minnie Moore
Columbia, TN
Praise God! How exciting!! I know God will do amazing things through you there...they are so blessed to have you and your wondeful family!
Very excited for y'all. Congrats on the call, and yay for your growing family as well!
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