DATE: January 25, 2012
TO: All Kansas District Ministers  
FROM: Ed Nash  
RE: Items of Importance and Importance

Good afternoon. It’s Tuesday and I’ve just returned to the office after being at Hutchinson Bethany for the funeral service of retired pastor Leroy Guyett. He was an excellent pastor with a great sense of humor. We pastored together in Colorado years ago and I had the privilege of using him here for pulpit supply. I was pleased to see several of our pastors there. Jay Bessmer’s sermon and remarks were excellent.

- Sunday I was at Junction City and Wichita Eastridge. God continues to bless the J.C.Naz Church with new people, conversions and a spirit of spiritual renewal. The crowd exceeding 500 was special too. Sunday evening with Andy Heer was equally special. His neighborhood church reflected the diversity of his community as Anglos, Hispanics and Blacks all met together in one accord. It was good to see that God is at work in congregations of different sizes. It’s not that we don’t know that. It’s just good that we remind ourselves of it. Following is a prayer of John Wesley with which Andy concluded his morning service a week ago.

I am no longer my own, but Yours
Put me to what You will
Rank me with whom You will
Put me to doing.
Put me to suffering
Let me be employed by You or laid aside for You
Exalted for You or brought low by You.
Let me have all things.
Let me have nothing.
I freely and heartily yield all things to Your pleasure and disposal.
And now, O glorious and blessed God,
Father, Son, and Holy Spirit
You are mine, and I am Yours.

- It’s hard to believe, but February will usher us into the final quarter of our church year. Let me encourage you to make these last ninety days some of the most productive. Finish your year with great spiritual momentum. Along with the climax of the church year come the assembly and pre-assembly dates. Here’s some for you to put on your calendar.

April 17, 2012 District Credentials Board

May 15, 2012 Deadline for all annual reports to Ron Willard, District Secretary

May 29, 2012 District Nomination and Finance Committee

- The Super 8 Motel here in Wichita has sent us a notice that they provide a special “Bereavement Rate” during times of loss. There are other benefits as well should you choose to utilize their facilities in a special time of need. You may call them for details at 316-686-3888.

- I regret to announce that Lisa Winter has been offered a very nice position at Koch Industries where she used to work. It’s a perfect match for her skill set and provides her a nice increase in compensation. We hate to lose her, but pray God’s best for her as she makes the transition. She’ll be with us until February 3. We’ll miss her. Thanks for your work Lisa.

- Judy and I will be out over the weekend for Anna’s eighth birthday in Nashville. We try to get to the birthdays of all four grandchildren. It really is incredible as to how fast the birthdays fly by. We are reminded that special moments like these won’t always be there. They need to be experienced as the opportunities arise.

- As I think of a closing thought I can’t help but reflect on the prayer of John Wesley previously mentioned in this letter. I think of Andy Heer in his church and I am impressed as to how much his life and spirit reflects that testimony. He’s not the only one on the Kansas Team that lives this prayer. I am grateful for all the lives of ministers that are living examples of total commitment in being sold out to God. I certainly long to be worthy of that prayer. I know you do too. May God richly bless you in every way as the Christian calendar moves us towards the Easter Season.