Hello Safford First UMC-
I am so looking forward to being with you all here VERY soon! I am itinerating from the Prescott area.
I’ve been busy with final packing, getting ready for my move East. In fact I’m making a trip this weekend to bring my plants, and will load the dogs and bring them on Tuesday. My daughter and her husband will be joining to help me on Wednesday.
I am excited to get to know each one of you, to hear about your hopes and dreams for Safford FUMC and building our life in ministry together.
I am a mother of 3 grown daughters, the oldest in Boise, Idaho, the middle in Perth AU, and the youngest, along with my wonderful son in law and 2 precious grand babies, in Tempe.
I come from a musical background, mainly vocal but also play some guitar, having led worship in various churches over several decades.
I have 25+ years of working with youth and young adults (obviously a passion of mine). In fact, my Call to Ministry over 35 years ago, was to walk with people from birth to death and all the in-between.
While serving a church and the Wesley Foundation at WSU in Pullman WA, I found that I also had a passion for Chaplaincy and Therapy work with my certified therapy dog, Merci. Merci is a 5 year old, gentle Labradoodle. If you visit me at the church, you are very likely to meet her and my other (hopeful) therapy dog, Finn. Finn is a 3 year old Goldendoodle, who has barely begun his training. This guy, has a ways to go to become a therapy dog.
I’m writing this so you will know a bit about the person that is coming to serve you and your church.
I cannot wait to get there and get started!
Grace and Peace to you all-
Pastor Lesli
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