Sunday, August 31, 2008

Our new bishop

What a week!! We knew that our bishop was moving, but we were shocked when the Stake President invited us to his house last Tuesday night and he extended the call for Nathan to serve as the new bishop. We are both overwhelmed, but I am so proud of Nathan. The Stake Pres. said that I will need to be released from my calling ASAP, so I will have served as the Relief Society Pres. for just over a month--kind of crazy. Church today was good. Nathan's boss Denny and one of his paralegals came to support him and his dad ordained him as a High Priest. My mom had already planned to be here over Labor day, so she was also here to see him be set apart. We were both asked to bear our testimonies and there was a good spirit in the meeting today. A whole new adventure awaits. I know that Nathan will do great things for this ward!

10 comments:

Katie said...

So do I give a congrats Nate or my condolences? Either way Nate is a great man and is a great judge of character. Well Amy that sure is a short calling as Relief Society Pres but I'm sure the bisop has other plans already in store for you. LOL
See you in Nov

Tanya said...

Wow...that's wonderful! Can't think of a better guy (and family) for the job! Nate, we actually didn't think you could become a bishop if you were an attorney...guess there are always exceptions :)

May "ya'll" be blessed!
Love, The Roylances

Steve Johnson said...

Congrats, Nate! They sure move fast out there! You are going to do a fabulous job as Bishop and I know those members will love you as much as we do.

kristie said...

Congrats Nate! And Amy, I have been RS pres. before. Trust me, be glad that it was only for one month!!

Becky said...

Craigs,
We love you guys tons!!! Nate, you will be an amazing bishop! You are a wonderful, humble, honest, and good man! That is all the Lord asks! And Amy, you will be an awesome bishop's wife! It is going to be an adventure, but you will bless so many lives and you will also be blessed!
love,
Becky (0:
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Jen said...

Wow, talk about a lot of changes in just a few short months. However, I know that you will all be soooo blessed and so will your ward. Amy, you have me beat. The shortest time I was RS was 5 months (on my mission)and I thought that was fast. Guess you did such a good job so fast that it was time for a change. Kuddos. We miss you guys and will keep you in our prayers! Jen

Andrew Hahn said...

Niiiiiice! Congrats/condolences all around!

Nate, I totally called this!

Caren said...

My only surprise is that it took this long! :) Good luck on this new adventure!

Unknown said...

I echo Andrew. Congrats. It's going to change your life!

(But I also called it!)

Turia said...

OH MY GOSH!!!!!
Wow.. all I can say is WOW!
The Lord really needed you guys out there didn't He?
Good luck Nathan. You are an incredible guy. I know you will do a great job.