The Pastor's Pen

The Pastor's Pen is a weekly devotional space where our pastor, as well as staff members on occasion, offer reflections, spiritual insights, and words of encouragement rooted in Scripture and everyday life. These writings are intended to challenge, inspire, and draw us closer to God and to one another as we strive to live out our faith with boldness and compassion. Whether offering comfort, conviction, or a call to action, each column invites us into deeper discipleship and shared community. When The Columns does not run, there is not a new entry for The Pastor's Pen.

Along the Journey... | Dec. 21, 2025

Several months ago, when I was looking for ideas for Wednesday night programming, I googled how to welcome a new minister and came across a website that recommended praying daily for the new minister and his family. The site included several sample prayers. For the next few weeks, we will be sharing a

different prayer each week that has been personalized for Rev. Zachary Bay, his wife, Rev. Dr. Kristy Bay, and their children, Eleanor and Elliot. I encourage you to pray daily for the Bay family as they prepare to join us in ministry.


Heavenly Father,

We come before you with grateful hearts as we welcome our new pastor, Rev. Zach Bay and his family, to our church. We thank you for guiding and leading them to us, and we pray that you bless their ministry abundantly. 


Grant Rev. Bay wisdom and discernment as he shepherds your flock. Fill Zach with compassion, love, and a deep understanding of your Word. Help him to faithfully proclaim your truth and guide us in our spiritual journey.


May Zach and Kristy be a source of encouragement, support, and inspiration to each member of our congregation. Grant them strength, courage, and perseverance as they lead us in worship, teach us your ways, and walk alongside us.


In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.


Please, open your hearts in deciding to love our new pastor and his family.


~ Donna Myers, Secretary, on behalf of the Church Council