Dear friends in Jesus,
We wanted to let you know that Pastor Timmermann has received a request from another church to serve as their pastor. He shared the following with us this Sunday.
“I’m honored to already serve God’s people at Peace in Otsego. Together we get to bring the gospel of Jesus to the greater Otsego – Plainwell community. I’m also grateful to announce that God’s people have asked me to serve at Saint Paul’s Lutheran Church in Mauston, WI.
Our Christian churches call these requests to serve in a specific place “calls” or “divine calls”. Over the coming weeks, my family and I will deliberate both calls. I will seek God’s guidance through his Word. I will consider the counsel of his people. I will try to take many factors into account. I’d like to invite individuals at both congregations to provide input and counsel as they desire. I’d love to hear from you. I trust that God will be at work for the good of his kingdom.
This call does not mean that we’re looking to leave Peace. We’re grateful for the people, the community, and the ministry. We are not obligated to accept the new call to serve at Saint Paul's. Both calls are equally valid. We will follow God’s guidance through his Word, his people, and our gifting.
We’ll deliberate these calls for some time. Again, to reiterate, people at both congregations are invited to reach out with prayers, encouragement, and wisdom. I will announce a decision at a Sunday service when we’ve made one.
I’m grateful that Jesus is Lord of the church through all the things that are going on and he still leads us forward in his mission. I can’t wait to see what he does in both locations through his mighty gospel!
In Christ,
Nathaniel Timmermann, along with Rachel, Clara, Lillian, Marie, Josiah, and Alex
Please do reach out to pastor, let him know you are praying for him, and encourage him as he listens to God.
Please feel free to reach out at 269-694-6104 or church@peaceotsego.org. Thanks!
