Today, the following letter was published in Fairmount’s weekly newsletter, The Forecaster.
Fairmount Family,
When we shared my letter of resignation with you all back in early October, the end of December seemed so far off and yet here it is. These 3 short months have flown by just like the last 8+ years. As I type this letter I truly struggle to come up with the words of love, and gratitude that are in my heart for Fairmount. I’ve had the privilege to walk alongside all of you through some amazing experiences; things like the addition of the Family Life Center, the start of the contemporary service, the transition of one senior minister to the next, even the beginning phases of yet another expansion project, and much more. I’ve also learned more than any Bible College degree could ever teach me through working with some talented and Spirit-filled people (and I’m not just talking about ministerial staff).
I think the thing that my family and I will miss the most about Fairmount is the people. The families that we’ve been able to connect with on such a deep personal level and the staff that have become, in many ways, like family to us, will be the things that will fill our memories for a long time. You all loved me as a young guy right out of college, you embraced Beth like she had always been a part of this family, and you love Brennen like he’s your own child.
The question that we’ve been asked the most is, “What’s next?” The simple answer is we haven’t decided yet. Beth and I have committed ourselves to slowly and intentionally follow God’s leading step by step through this transition. As we have told many of you, God has been faithful to us in the past and we are confident that He will continue to be faithful each and every day.
We would love to stay connected with you all. Many of you are friends with us on Facebook and this will be a great communication tool for us in the coming years. You can also feel free to email me at bethshusband@gmail.com and you can also follow updates on our lives through my blog, www.bethshusband.wordpress.com.
We look forward to watching the awesome things that God is going to do through Fairmount and we pray that He will continue to bless all of you.With all of our love,
Joe, Beth, & Brennen Thompson
