Update from Doug Burleson(Goodwood CoC) also goodluck to JD Eddins and his family from all of us here at Disaster Assistance

In my life I have learned that we are always in transition. While 2008 has been a year filled with many successes in ministry together, we have also watched several of our families move away to work in other cities. Last Sunday morning the elders shared that at the end of this year J.D. Eddins and his family will be moving to Searcy, Arkansas where J.D. will be working with the Capstone Program which specializes in the treatment of teenage boys. The 3½ years that have elapsed since J.D. joined our team have passed quickly. I have enjoyed working alongside of him and his family in the midst of Katrina and Gustav, along with daily opportunities to enjoy watching what the Lord has done at Goodwood in that time. I am thankful that J.D. and Meg will continue teaching here until the day comes for them to move away, but want us to express to them how thankful we are for the service they have rendered here. I also know that those of us with young children will be affected as their special friends Gabie, Lexie, and Lucie prepare to move away. In an effort to honor this family, a special dessert fellowship has been planned for Sunday night, November 30 after services. While I know times of transition can be challenging, let us be comforted by the fact that God is sovereign and as long as we trust in Him and do His will, our work together in this congregation will continue to flourish. To God be the glory.