clockwise~ Pr Ted, Sara, Heidi, Marie
In a special congregational meeting on Sunday, September 20, the congregation voted unanimously to call the Rev. Ted. Vanderpan as Zion’s next Senior Pastor.
We have received the following acceptance from him, along with the note that he will not be so brief in his preaching. Note that the start date listed here is an update from earlier information, including what is printed in the October newsletter that subscribers will receive later this week.
Additional information will continue to be made available at ZionBuffalo.org/NewPastor.
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September 22, 2009
Dear Friends at Zion Lutheran Church,
It is with great anticipation that I accept your call to be Zion’s Senior Pastor. Thank you for the tremendous vote of confidence with last Sunday’s vote. The display of congregational unity in the vote tells me we are ready to move forward in mission and ministry! Please pray with me, that the next stage of Zion’s life will be fruitful and successful like the last 30 years.
I look forward to getting to know the people and the ministry of Zion. You have built a tremendous ministry and I look forward to being your partner in God’s work.
I have tentatively set Monday, November 9th as my start date with you.
Called Together,
Pastor Ted Vanderpan
September 24, 2009 at 5:46 am
Congratulations Zion! It has been my pleasure to be in ministry with Pastor Ted Vanderpan the past twelve years. He is a fantastic preacher and a dedicated leader. He and his family will be a blessing to your church.