First Presbyterian Church - Farewell Reception for... -
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Published on: 8/27/2006
Last Visited: 7/11/2008
Hugs, memories, and some tears were shared, along with sandwiches, vegetables, and other treats, at the farewell reception for Jerry and Carolyn Landrey on August 27, 2006.
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We congratulate the people of Church of the Palms, Sarasota, Florida, because, although they are losing their Senior Pastor, Dr. Paul J. Kirbas, their Interim Pastor Nominating Committee moved amazingly rapidly and succeeded in convincing Jerry to accept their call as Interim Senior Pastor of their church.
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As suggested on a stuffer in our August 20 bulletin and on our website, virtually the entire congregation, as well as the staff and ministers, dressed in bright, colorful Florida clothing for the services on August 27 to prepare Jerry and Carolyn for their new Florida lifestyle.
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A very large percentage of the members of First Presbyterian Church waited in line for up to an hour to be sure they each personally greeted and thanked Jerry and Carolyn for their service to our congregation.