While reflecting upon our beautiful Easter Sunrise Service, I am grateful for the tremendous fellowship that exists among the Bible-believing churches here in Fountain Hills. This was evidenced at that service by the representation of so many from the various Christian denominations in our community.

I have had the joy of being a pastor here in Fountain Hills for 31 years and have been actively involved in the Ministerial Association all those years. I have greatly appreciated many pastoral friendships during those three decades. I have seen many, many pastors come and go.

But I must say, our current Ministerial Association is the strongest it has ever been! The depth of spiritual maturity, the unwavering commitment to Jesus Christ, the uncompromising loyalty to the Holy Bible held by the current pastors of this association is an inspiration to our entire community. The camaraderie, the encouragement, the bond that exists among the members of the association is outstanding.

Our common bond is our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Our common faith is grounded in the Holy Bible. Our unity is forged in our shared desire to let the light and the love of Jesus flow through our respective ministries and through our congregations into our beloved Fountain Hills community.

Thank you and may God bless you, fellow pastors, for who you are and for who you profoundly represent.