Pastor Ron Shott and his wife Kathleen
Seadrift First United Methodist Church

“Hey, how are you? Sitting, staring at a computer keyboard and monitor, I barely know how to start this. You see, I’ve learned when people haven’t met you, they tend to smile politely and say something like, “it’s good to meet you, but I’m really on a tight schedule today, so I have to run now.” I don’t take offense, primarily because it takes most of us awhile to figure someone out; who you are, or maybe even “what” you are. I understand, being one who reads or listens to “breaking news” presentations from a variety of sources each day.

Now, I’m probably about to give you a reason to tune me out and find something better to do with your time. What’s that? Well, after twenty years of pastoral ministry, my wife and I stumbled upon a Bay House that overlooks San Antonio Bay; officially not “in” Seadrift, but very near. So, more than seven years living quietly nearby doesn’t quite constitute me even beginning to be called a “local.” I understand – I really do.

And, there’s something else. After those years as a pastor in a number of United Methodist Churches, in a number of places in Texas, I recently “flunked retirement” and was asked to be the pastor of the Seadrift United Methodist Church as an “Interim Pastor” for one year. It seems that our Conference is experiencing “pastoral supply chain issues” on top of so many other “supply chain issues” that are affecting our lives.

But, our Bishop gave us a gift we could share with everyone we meet. His delivery was as important as his message. Come Holy Spirit, kindle in us the fire of your love to enable us to give them the “gift” of a lower anxiety level than they are currently experiencing. Amen.

I’ll be looking for you!”

Pastor Ron Shott
Seadrift First United Methodist Church
979 232-0205