In particular, continuity can describe the fact that I am no stranger to the neighbourhood, having grown up in the vicinity, having meals now in the very same coffee-shops I patronised from in my youth. 

Continuity can be used to describe the fact that I am not unfamiliar with the Sanctuary as well as the Chapel, having attended ceremonies such as the weddings of friends, graduations of my seniors from Trinity Theological College and singing in the choir, in the very Sanctuary I now minister in, and having attended meetings as well as numerous events in the Covenant Centre.

Continuity can also be used to describe the fact that even though I used to serve in another local congregation, it was after all, a Methodist congregation, with the same doctrine, part of the same tradition and heritage, and being organised similarly. Continuity also describes the fact that I am not a different person before being appointed to PLMC and after being appointed, as I still love spending time with my family, drinking coffee, jogging and watching slap-stick comedies.

Nevertheless, despite the continuity, there is discontinuity as I am now ministering in a different role, having served as a lay person, then a theological student, and now, as a pastor, dealing with perhaps similar issues in church, but with a different perspective and responsibility. This means I am fulfilling a unique role that I am called to, but it is also a new role to which I am still learning to grow into, and allowing my family to adapt to.

I am grateful to the fellow Pastors, Leaders, Staff and congregation for accepting my family and me into this Family and helping us in this transitional phase. I look forward to this continued process of growing alongside you, and look forward to serving you in my new capacity as a pastor.

Blessings,

Pastor Alex