To All Members of Living Water Lutheran Church,

This week we all heard or read what we knew would some day be inevitable but have always held out hope that it would not happen! Pastor Tim has accepted a call to another congregation. I know that many of you, just like it was with Julie Ann and me, visited Living Water one time while we were looking for a Church home. We heard Pastor Tim’s message, felt the warmth of the Congregation and made the snap decision that this was our new Church. I have heard this story again and again over the years that we have been members. In the nine years that we have been here, I certainly feel that I am a better Christian as a result of Tim’s efforts.

Now it is time for Pastor Tim, who was the Mission Pastor for LWLC to move on to another Call. He has labored over this decision but has made his choice and will be moving to South Dakota later in July. It is now time for us all to keep the Selbo family in our prayers and wish them the best for their move.

The Council has met and began the task of planning the Transition that will occur at LWLC. There will be many more meetings of the Council along with the Grand Canyon Synod as we work through the planning of our future. It is our objective to move this along as quickly as possible, but those of you that have been through a change like this before, know it will take a little time.

You will receive communications over the next few weeks on dates and events that will occur. This will come through letters to your home, the Monthly Newsletter, www.lwlcaz.org and the Weekly Bulletins. The Council is committed to strong Communications during this process. We have a strong and unified Congregation and know that Living Water will continue on its mission: “To Be and Make Disciples of Christ”.

There are going to be many thoughts, concerns and ideas as we go through this process of replacing Pastor Selbo. If you have any questions or concerns, please call or visit with any of our council members

Our absolute best wishes to the Selbo family and thanks for the opportunity to have shared a number of years together and for building Living Water Lutheran Church into a vibrant home of worship.

Sincerely,

Ken Walker