Thank You … from Charles Wallace

Dear Zion friends,

Vicarage ended on July 14 and it’s hard to believe it’s already over. While the year started as a step into the unknown, it ended up being the most formative year of my pastoral training. The Lord was surely at work through preaching, teaching, visitation, outreach, and a whole lot more.

There were certainly moments this year when I felt confident and moments when I had absolutely no idea what I was doing. There were things I had learned about in the classroom that suddenly became very real when I was sitting across from someone who needed to hear the Gospel. There were also lessons that no classroom could have taught me. Through all of it, God continued to provide opportunities to learn, to grow, to serve, and most importantly, to point people back to Christ.

As I look back on my vicarage year and look forward to my final year at the seminary – I know that none of this was possible on my own. I have been blessed by the amazing support system of my family, my amazing wife, my friends, and wonderful supporters like you, my church family, at Zion. Long before seminary even began you all have been an encouragement, and for that, I thank you. Thank you for your prayers, encouragement, and financial support. It has meant more to me than I know how to put into words.

As I enter this final year, I am so grateful for all the ways the Lord has worked through you all to help prepare me for whatever He brings next.

In Christ,
Charles Wallace