On behalf of the Church Board of First Christian Church, thank you for submitting your resume' for the open pastorate here.
I wanted to write briefly to let you know that following prayerful consideration of your resume' we have decided to go in another direction at this time.
It gives me great joy to write to inform you that we, as the congregation of First Christian Church will be holding our first services in our new facility located at 1555 King's Highway on Sunday, May 15.
As you know, we have been in a building project for the past _______ years/months, and while there have been challenges along the way, and yes, even obstacles, we have once again realized the faithfulness of God as He has given us wisdom and direction as we trusted Him.
I trust you are enjoying the blessings of God in your life and that you are looking forward to even greater things in the weeks and months ahead. We are truly living in challenging times, but I believe we serve a God who is “up to the task”, and will give victory as it is needed.
I just wanted to take a moment to send you a note to thank you for the honor of ministering at your (loved one's) funeral, as well as to offer my sincerest condolences to you. I know that we hold a great assurance that we will see our saved loved ones again even as we stay faithful to Christ. I’m really not sure how people make it through this life without that realization.