FROM THE SENNEMA’S — After prayerful consideration, Valerie and I have decided that the Lord is calling us to Crossroads Church in Ajax. We feel led by the Spirit to help this young church move forward. Although difficult to explain, there is this deep-down sense that Ajax is the next step in our ministry journey. We have peace with our decision, though much sadness at the prospect of moving. We are trusting that the Lord will make His purposes clear, and that one day we will look back and recognize that His reasons were good.
This has not been an easy decision. There are many reasons to stay. We have been extremely blessed through our time at Hope. We feel very much a part of this community, and the church has been a very important and life-impacting part of our personal and family life. We are not leaving under pressure or out of frustration, nor do we feel that we have to leave.
The next chapter at Hope will have its difficulties, but as you pull together, you can build upon the blessings of the past 10 years. This is a time for all the members to pull together and work to carry the vision forward. We are confident that Hope Church is in a good place for calling a new pastor. The foundations are laid for an exciting future.
Thank you for your prayer support and for your encouragements. We hope that the next few months together will be a good opportunity for us to finish well, and to set the stage for the next chapter for us at Crossroads and for you at Hope.
In His Hands,
Pastor Norm and Valerie Sennema
Timothy, Nathan, Janelle