This weekend was a truly festive celebration of the ministry of Fr. Bob and Helen Dekker – 20 years of ministry!
On Friday night, almost 200 people gathered for dinner at the Metropolis. Today, Sunday, over 300 people packed St. Simon’s for Fr. Bob’s last Eucharist as Rector. What a wonderful celebration followed by a beautiful reception in the parish hall.
Thank you to everyone who made this weekend possible. A special thank you to Parish Life (particularly Caryl Medsker, Julie Wood, Katie Suprenuk, Amy Stomper and Ann Kee) for organizing both Friday’s dinner and today’s reception. And thank you to everyone for attending – it was quite a testament to all the lives touched by the Dekkers over the years.
There is no doubt they will be missed, but I know you all join me in wishing God’s blessings to them as they begin this new chapter in their lives.
With love,
M.E.+
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