05/04/2026
Hello friends, it is my hope and prayer that this closing note finds you all well,
I am sure most of you are aware that Fowler had its last worship service Sunday (04/12/2026). I am very thankful to all of you who were present and of course those of you who could not attend in person but were able to join us on FB. The service is still available for you to watch in case you missed it.
We had a wonderful time looking back through a video and sharing memories of special moments we had in this Holy Space. We sang and laughed and there were a few tears, such a special moment we got to share with each other. After worship we sat and enjoyed lunch together.
Many of you were present for worship at Audubon United Methodist church on April the19thand it is my hope and my prayer that all of you will find a place of worship you can call home.
Isaiah tells us in 43:19 Behold, I am about to do something new; even now it is coming. Do you not see it? Indeed, I will make a way in the wilderness and streams in the desert.
Isaiah shares with us a powerful message of divine renewal and transformation, declaring to believers that God has been and always will be actively working to bring about change, regardless of past difficulties or current obstacles.
I believe this rings true for us at this very moment in time. I know how difficult it feels to leave behind a space that over the years has changed so many lives in so many different ways. But rest assured that those lives are still actively living out God’s plan out there, outside of Fowler’s doors making disciples to the end of the earth. And isn’t that what Jesus told us to do in Matthew 28:20 as he promised we would never be without him (And lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world.” Amen).
Thank you for all you have done for me over these past 7 years. There is no doubt they were filled with highs and lows, but I wouldn’t trade them for anything. If you ever need to find me…please know that Daniel Miranda and I will be co-pastors serving at Manito UMC up on the South hill beginning on July the first.
So, for the last time from Fowler UMC, peace
Pastor Rene
