Greetings in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Kay and I are delighted to be beginning our ministry with the good people of Mill Creek Baptist Church. The warmth, caring concern and sweet spirit that the Congregation of Mill Creek shows is a true witness of what Jesus calls His Church to be.

There are a couple of things that I want to share with you. First, I want you to know that as you share your concerns with me, those concerns will always remain confidential. I do not carry the comments of one church member into the pulpit, nor into a conversation with another church member. And, this is true for Kay as well. In other words, we respect each church member’s privacy and we will never violate that privacy in any way.

Second, I believe that the mark of a Church, which is what God is calling it to be, is that Church’s ability to live a true Christian witness in its community. Now, I certainly do believe that Mill Creek has been and is doing exactly that. And, it is my hope and prayer that in the coming days all of us will build upon that existing witness. In doing so, people will see and believe that at Mill Creek Baptist Church, God is doing something truly significant. In the coming weeks, I will be sharing a series of sermons, during the Sunday morning Worship Service, which will seek to challenge us into opening our lives to God’s Will in ever growing ways.

Third, what do you call the new pastor and his wife? As I have shared with you before, both Kay and I want you to refer to us in whatever way makes you comfortable. My name is Phillip LeMont. I go by Phillip. Friends and family call me Mont. Sometimes, people refer to me as Pastor or Preacher. Kay’s name is Brenda Kay. Some of her family members call her Brenda. I and other family members call her Kay. And, every now and then she hears Brenda Kay. And, from time to time, she has been called Miss Kay and Miss Preacher. So, how do you refer to us? In whatever way you feel comfortable.

Now, our dear friends, may you always know that you and all who are precious to you are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bring you and them His great gifts of joy, happiness and peace. Amen.

God’s Blessings,
Phillip