Goodbye to Rev. Jim Barnes

Jim came to us two years ago for a one year stay. We have had pastors come and go, many of them after one or two years. Jim had been retired for a number of years when he arrived on the seen, and although he had been retired, he had been serving in churches regularly since he retired, never actually retiring! So he took a one year position with Bouckville and Oriskany Falls. After about 5 months, he decided to stay a second year, not wanting to leave us again with a one year pastor, not knowing what would happen if he left after such a short time.

So we have been so blessed that he and his wife Marge stayed for the second year. They have been wonderful in our churches. We are so sad to see them go, but we know it is the right thing for them, and we will get by. Thank you Jim and Marge for all you have done for the churches, for the people, for those who haven't been able to get to the church, and for me.

Now we wait to see what will happen...will we get a new pastor? Will we get a lay servant to preach? Will we be caring for ourselves? Whatever it is, I know that the Lord will provide and will make sure we are okay.