Dear friends in Jesus,

We wanted to let you know that Pastor Timmermann has been asked to serve at other churches. The first is Good Shepherd Lutheran in West Bend, WI. Church West Bend, WI (goodshepherdwels.org) The second is St Peter Lutheran in St Peter, MN. Saint Peter Lutheran Church and School He would like to share the following with us.

“I’d like to let you all know that I have received two requests to serve in other congregations.

Our Christian churches call these requests to serve in a specific place “calls” or “divine calls”. Hebrews 5:4 writes, “No one takes this honor upon himself; he must be called by God, just as Aaron was. So Christ also did not take upon himself the glory of becoming a high priest.” People do not magically become pastors overnight. Whatever sense they have of an inner call should be confirmed by groups of Christians. These calls are just that. They are confirmation from God, through the church, that I am welcome in Christian ministry.

Over the coming weeks, my family and I will deliberate both calls. I will seek God’s guidance through his Word and people. I invite people from both congregations to reach out to me. 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 Good Shepherd or St Peter. All the 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 considers where best to serve.

Please feel free to reach out at 269-694-6104 or church@peaceotsego.org. Thanks!