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Church members lament --
One of the church's elders, Ron Davis, was overheard to say, "You can't retire. You haven't buried me yet!" Davis was expressing his expectation that since Pastor Mike had been with them for more than half his lifetime, they expected he would be with them even until their deaths. The congregation was taken by surprise in late November when he announced his upcoming retirement. One little 10-year-old girl asked if the church was going to close since Mike Drake was retiring. A large crowd packed the little church building to hear Drake's last sermon and last lesson. He preached on the supremacy of Christ, emphasizing that it is Christ, not "Mike," who had brought them to this point in their spiritual lives. Many members of the congregation, as well as the elders, asked him to reconsider his decision and continue his ministry there. Drake was reminded that he could even reconsider this last Sunday, and they would gladly take him back. Lincoln Christian Seminary professor Dr. Robert Kurka has accepted the call to be interim minister for the Elkhart flock while they begin the arduous task of finding a new preacher. Dr. Kurka has been to Elkhart many times, and the congregation enjoys his energetic style. Dan White continues to do an outstanding job with the youth of the congregation and preaches each fifth Sunday. Seth Hall, a lifelong member of Elkhart Christian Church, said what was going through the minds of most of the congregation: "It's going to take someone really special to take Mike's place." Drake, 53, is retiring to spend more time on the family business. He and his wife, Connie, are both looking forward to spending more time visiting with their grandchildren. They will continue to live and work in Elkhart and will worship there when they are in town.
Lincoln Christian Church [DEC. 7, 2002] Lincoln Christian Church will introduce the Alpha Course on Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the church's Fellowship Center, at the corner of Pekin and Hamilton streets. This 10-week practical introduction to the Christian faith offers answers to some key questions. Each weekly session begins with an informal dinner followed by a large-group learning time and ends with small-group discussion. Attending the Jan. 14 introductory evening does not obligate individuals to continue the course. Alpha began in London, England, and is now offered in thousands of communities around the world. Join the millions who have found answers about life and God. To learn more about the course, call 732-7618 or visit the church's website, lincolnchristianchurch.org. |
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