Seasons of Life

"To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

The cycles of life swirl around us. In God’s infinite wisdom we pass through time. The time has come to celebrate the ministry and tenure of Pastor David Fetter. His leave taking will be full of tears and laughter, boxes and back slapping. Joyfully, we lift up the many years of leadership and pastoral care that David has given to the membership of Abiding Love and to the community of Austin, TX. A congregation has a life much like a person, with a time for every season. As Abiding Love looks to the future, we stand on a firm foundation that Pastor Fetter worked to form. It is with the Love of Christ that we send him into this new time of retirement.

In the Farewell and Godspeed service of our Lutheran Church, there is a prayer:
“Eternal God, we thank you for David Fetter and for our life together in this congregation and community. As he has been a blessing to us, so now send him forth to be a blessing to others; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.”