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Rooted in a rich history with a hope-filled eye on the future, Bedford Presbyterian Church is a gathering place for all who are seeking a deeper connection with the Holy at the heart of all life.

Back in 2012, Bedford Presbyterian Church was in a time of transition and discernment. The Senior Pastor had left to go to another congregation and the idea of the Co-Pastor model had been approved, in theory. But, in addition to all of the conversations that took place around the type of leadership model the church would have, there was also a long season of asking questions like,

Who are we, as a congregation? What are our priorities? What are our gifts?
What are the things about us that are unique? When have we been at our best?
And, based on the answers to all-of-the-above, What is God calling us to do?

Years ago, there was a comedian named Bill Hicks who told a story about a time that he was sitting in a restaurant, reading a book at the counter.  When the waitress came up to take his order, she asked, “What are you reading for?”  Not, “what are you reading?” but “what are you reading for,” as if he needed to justify why he was reading in the first place.

I don’t know about you, but I’ve noticed something rather alarming happening when I sit down to read….

Last week, I wrote about the speed at which the years seem to pass when it comes to raising children and serving in the church. It does seem just like yesterday when we took our now-4th-Grader to daycare for the first time. And, it seems like yesterday when I began my first official “church job” on August 22, 2001….