Maineville Lighthouse Church
From the Pastor
August 2024
Dear Lighthouse Family:
I have been your pastor for thirteen months. Debbie and I want to take this opportunity to express our gratitude for your support and prayers. A church is a team effort and you have been there for Christ for many years. We are grateful for the help of Jesus and each and every one of you.
I also want to acknowledge how much Debbie has helped and inspired me. Not only does she do much for the church, but she also continues as the matriarch of our family. She is my rock.
I appreciate the patience you have shown as I continue to learn the “job” of being a pastor, attending seminary at the same time has been both a time-consuming task and it has helped me to serve you better. The courses include theology, of course, but also practical disciplines as well such as finance and church leadership.
There are so many acts of support and generosity that to list them would fill this entire newsletter. Areas of need answered by you have included “sweat equity” and offerings for facility upgrades. Outreach and pastoral care missions are running smoothly and will only continue to improve through good leadership. This congregation continues to support missions close to home and far away.
You are to be congratulated on being Disciples to the world bringing the good news of Salvation through Faith in Our Lord Jesus Christ. Your presence on Sunday supports everyone in the church as we worship together and pray for each other. Our Bible Study groups are strong and bear good fruit for the Lord. The leaders are top-notch.
We are a lighthouse to our community. You should be praised for what you do and we should praise Jesus for what he does through us. Our primary focus as Methodist is to bring people to Christ. Keep up the good work,
Pastor Eric and Debbie