That is how I am describing our relationship with our prospective Associate Pastor Kyle Hooss. I know it has seemed like a long time since we started a relationship with Kyle. At first, everything was going according to plan. Our leadership believed Kyle and Melissa are a good match for us at JIBC. On their side, they felt the same way. Now, let’s make it interesting. They were pregnant expecting twins! So that rightfully slowed everything down for a minute. But now…babies are here! Kyle and Melissa are the proud parents of twin daughters, River and Ember Hooss. As of now, they are all well and getting adjusted to having two beautiful human beings added to their family mix! Congratulations to all of you. Well done Melissa, you go girl!
So, once the twins arrived and once resignation letters and matters were handled, they are ready to start planning for the move to Charleston! Plans are for them to arrive mid-October…just in time to help with the Fall Festival! They still have to find a place to rent or by God’s grace, to buy. By the way, if you happen to know of an affordable rental in the area, please let us know. They would like to rent for the first year here. It would relieve so much stress for them knowing they had a place to stay.
Now, not to “jinx” the process, but I describe this as being “close but not yet”. I compare it to catching a fish. You have the fish on the line but you don’t have the fish the boat. Melissa and Kyle are praying and planning just like us. We expect everything to go great. The reality is we have the fish on the line but not in the boat…if you know what I mean. I have every reason to believe the Good Lord will continue to bless this process as He has done every step of the way. But continued prayers for all the little details would be much appreciated.
I want to thank our staff again for picking up a lot of the things our former Associate was doing. In many areas, we have not missed a beat because of our great staff. Thank you one and all!
By the first of October, we will send out a more formal announcement about Kyle and his sweet family. Until then…we are close, but not yet. That phrase reminds me of the Second Coming of our Lord Jesus. I believe it is close but it is not yet.
See you Sunday when we celebrate believer’s baptism again!
Pastor Tom
