Thank you for the wonderful send off you gave Judy and me at the end of May. It was a delightful celebration and so good to see you one more time before ending my ministry with you. Thank you for the cards, prayers and the beautiful cross. It will serve as a reminder of my time with such aContinue reading “A Note to St. David’s From Fr. Dave Blank”
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From Fr. Dave’s Desk for June 3, 2023
Thank you for the wonderful send off you gave to Judy and me this past Sunday. It was an amazing day filled with well wishes and hope for the days to come. I will keep you in my heart and prayers as we go on our separate journeys. You have been a blessing to me andContinue reading “From Fr. Dave’s Desk for June 3, 2023”
Fr. Dave’s 40th Anniversary of Ordination
Father Dave will be celebrating his 40th Anniversary of Ordination on Sunday, June 11 at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 1025 3 Mile Road NE, Grand Rapids during the 9:30am service. A catered brunch and time of fellowship will follow worship. All are welcome! (The much smaller dude below with darker hair is indeed Father DaveContinue reading “Fr. Dave’s 40th Anniversary of Ordination”
From Fr. Dave’s Desk for May 28, 2023
Pentecost is a wonderful time to conclude one ministry and begin another! The winds of the Spirit will part ways between me as your interim priest in charge and the community of St. David’s. My call will take me to the western part of the diocese for a new interim position while St. David’s has calledContinue reading “From Fr. Dave’s Desk for May 28, 2023”
From Fr. Dave’s Desk for May 21, 2023
As I wind down my time with you – here’s a few odds and ends of interest (or not ). Since beginning my ministry at St. David’s I have racked up approximately 50,498 miles driving round trip from Rockford to Lansing in 19 months. This does not include local travel for visitations and meetings. I have spent roughlyContinue reading “From Fr. Dave’s Desk for May 21, 2023”
From Fr. Dave’s Desk for May 14, 2023
As I look back during these 18 months of ministry with you, here are a few things that occurred during our time together (not necessarily in chronological order): 1. Masking is no longer required when in the building and during worship. 2. Wine is permitted to be used during the Eucharist. Still aware of the presenceContinue reading “From Fr. Dave’s Desk for May 14, 2023”