Goodbye Pulliams!

Above: Rev. Chris Pulliam (L) and Associate Pastor Ronny Nowell (R)
(Ronny is the one who baptized me last Spring.)

Today church was very tearful. Our Pastor of 15 years preached his last sermon today. His family is moving to Tyler, Texas to follow God's calling as well as be closer to his family. It wasn't really a sermon though, but a celebration of all that Reverend Chris Pulliam has shared with us. There were two slideshows (which are a sure-fire way to get me to cry!) as well as hugs, laughter, and lots of emotion. Although I've only attended church for the last two years, it's easy to see that he and his wife, Lisa have worked so hard to get our church where it is today. We are praying for a new wonderful Senior Pastor as our Interim Pastor steps in next Sunday. Like Chris said, he is not the church--we all are. Still, it's very hard to see them go. It's even harder that thier son, Patrick, is Cameron's best friend! Cameron was very upset and in tears today, as well. Luckily, he spent the entire day with the Pulliam family yesterday. Anyway, thank you and goodbye to the Pulliam Family!