Happy Anniversary to me at Hesston MB

Today, marks 10 years of ministry at Hesston MB.  It's hard to believe.  When we moved to Hesston, our kids were 15 months old, Kindergarten, first and third grade.  I have been blessed to serve here and look forward to many more years of ministry.  Several things have changed over the 10 years including myself.  I remember many conversations between Bethany and I after interviewing and visiting that we hoped we would get the job because we loved the community, the schools and the church.  We continue to agree and believe those things today.

For reference, here is a picture of our family and the kids 10 years ago:



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