By now, most of you have received two letters from the Staff-Pastor Relations Committee. The letters were to announce my appointment to Plymouth First United Methodist Church as the Senior Pastor, effective July 1, 2010, and to also announce the incoming Pastor for the Batesville United Methodist Church.
On February 4, 2010, I received a phone call from Rev. Brian White, Southeastern District Superintendent, informing me that another District Superintendent was going to call me. Later that same day, Rev. Cindy Reynolds, Northwest District Superintendent, called to say that our Bishop, Michael Coyner, was reappointing me to northern Indiana.
At the last Annual Conference, this past June, 2009, both the former North Indiana and South Indiana Conferences merged to form the Indiana Area Conference. All clergy are subject to appointments within the entire state. There are appointments taking place whereby former northern clergy are coming south -- and vice-versa.
I've already made two trips to Plymouth First UMC preparing for the transition. I will be required to make several more. In the coming months, your new Pastor and I will meet to accomplish the same.
Both Faye and I want to THANK YOU for allowing this ministry to serve among you for the past seven years. We have learned much while pastoring here that we may utilize in up-coming Churches. We have come to love this Church, its people, its community, and its culture. And we depart with truly mixed emotions. We are also grateful for your generosity, your prayers, and your acceptance of us in following a lengthy pastorate.
We also, THANK GOD for the time we have together, and for leading us to greater responsibilities and opportunities to serve His Church.
As time moves on, let us commit ourselves to a reasonable transition time. Let us continue to share our loving kindness in the months ahead, and look forward to serving Christ's Church -- wherever it may be located.
See Ya' Sunday,
Pastor Larry
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March 1, 2010
Dear Church Members,
Wednesday evening the Pastor Parish Relations Committee met with District Superintendent Brian White and Larry Dimick, presently the pastor of the Lakeville United Methodist Church in Lakeville, Indiana. D.S. White introduced Larry as our new minister beginning July 1, 2010.
Larry attended seminary 20 years ago while a member of the Broadway United Methodist Church in Indianapolis and began his ministry there. He was also a Chaplain in the National Guard and is a retired military officer. This will be his eighth appointment.
On a personal note, Larry will be bringing a love of music to our church family. He and his wife, Jan, also enjoy traveling. They are the parents of two and have two grandchildren. Jan is also a United Methodist minister and will be transferred to the Rushville St. Paul’s United Methodist Church this summer.
In speaking with Larry, he conveyed he looks forward to serving us the best way he can and to help us continue our growth in service and mission in Christ.
Sincerely,
Vickie Greiwe
PPRC Member
