Today I meet with the Pinelands Conference pastors & deacons.  We have met once a month for many years here at JOY.  This makes me think of how great it is to have colleagues who understand some of the challenges and joys of ministry.  Our time together is spent on the various ministries of each congregation and on personal needs and joys.  I thank God for these colleagues who have supported me and the mini try at JOY for all these years.  Please know that the people of JOY have shared in this as well.  Not only with staff at JOY attending but also with the leadership of the congregation being supportive, encouraging and caring.  Thanks be to God for the colleagues I have in the Pinelands Conference and here at JOY.  The mini try at JOY goes on and the leaders of JOY who have so instrumental in carrying out mini try ware still going to be here.  Thank God for them and their commitment to the Gospel and the love of Jesus Christ.  They are still here for JOY.  Read Hebrews 6:1-12 and remember: God loves YOU unconditionally.

Pastor Ed