Letter from Karan Young
Garden City’s United Methodist Church will soon have a new minister. Jimmy and I will be leaving so that I can attend seminary in Fort Worth. This past year has been a blessing for us as we have ministered to the good people of Garden City. We couldn’t have asked for a more wonderful, caring congregation. Some of you may know that I have had four surgeries this past year for a detached retina. I felt the prayers of all of you during those dark hours. I couldn’t have made it without you.
One of my fondest memories will be the times that I shared meals with the citizens of this town. Last summer I ate some of the best homemade ice cream in the world when my mother and I visited the senior citizens night out. Then at Thanksgiving Jimmy and I got to share another fabulous meal with nearly the whole community. One of the strengths of Garden City is the way the people share in both the good and the bad times. Don’t ever lose that quality of caring for each other.
We expect our friends to keep in touch with us as we head off to the big city. In the meantime, may the blessings of God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit be with you all until we meet again.