Dennis, Emily & Teresa Jones

Dear Friends,

What a stunning surprise you all pulled off in worship on October 18 with a surprise celebration of the 25th anniversary of my ordination as a minister!  It is a day I will always remember!  Thank you for the kind words, the wonderful stories, the song from our amazing choir, the gift of a beautiful lamp, and the many notes and cards.  Thank you to the fantastic colleagues I serve with on our staff who helped pull it off, and to all of you who are part of this profoundly faithful and loving congregation. I am blessed!

A special thank you to my wife Emily and our daughter Teresa for your unwavering love and support.  Having you beside me is a precious gift from God and I treasure you both.

I join the Apostle Paul in saying, “I thank my God every time I remember you, constantly praying with joy in everyone of my prayers for you, because of your sharing in the gospel from the first day until now.”  (Philippians 1:3-5)

with love and gratitude,