A Message from Rev. Nina Schmid
“To everything there is a season, and a time to every purpose under heaven.” – Ecclesiastes 3:1-8; KJV
Beloved AHCC Family,
I am saddened to share with you that due to health issues the time has come for me to complete my ministry as Bridge Minister at Asylum Hill Congregational Church.
We all know life throws us a curve occasionally which requires us to “surrender to achieve victory” (a favorite aphorism of mine), and in this case, I hope the “victory” is good health. While my position was intended as temporary, I had hoped to see it through until the Universe sends just the right person to fill the role, for which I continue to pray. I believe it will be well worth the wait. I am disappointed as well and ask for your understanding at this time.
My ministry and life have been enriched a thousand-fold by all of you and experiencing the abundant love of God with each other, the extended community, and all the bountiful ministries offered in AHCC’s own glorious and forward-thinking way. There is something special going on here and I am blessed to have been a part of it, even if for a brief time. You have my abundant and never-ending gratitude.
We have shared God’s presence during joy, sadness, celebration and loss, conversation and silence. Now we share a good-bye, but we are forever bound by our wonderings and wanderings as disciples, and most of all by our faith in God and love of Jesus Christ. Rev. Erica has graciously invited me to attend a reception following worship on Sunday, July 28 where I hope to see as many of you as possible.
Please continue AHCC’s life-giving ministry, led by your stellar ministry team, Rev’s. Erica, Jordan, and Sonya, your incredible leadership team, staff, community partners and most of all, you! The world needs it now more than ever!
In Christian love,
Rev. Nina