Message from Dr. David McNeilly

Hello!

With me departing Riverdale Presbyterian on April 1st, I thought I'd take a moment to give some input on what will be going on until that time and a bit into the future.

- First, I will remain your pastor through that date. Therefore, I'll be moderating the Session, leading worship and providing pastoral care. Be in touch with me should you have any special needs or questions. As always, I'll do my best to help or answer.

- Second, with the help of National Capital Presbytery, Session will be looking to bring an interim pastor to serve you following my departure. Our Session has already met with our Executive Presbyter, Wilson Gunn, to begin this process. Wilson is very capable and our current Session is quite strong, so you are in good hands. Basically the interim pastor is to provide consistent leadership for Riverdale during the time when the search for a new pastor is taking place. He will provide for all your ministry needsduring that time.

- Third, once the interim is in place and settled, Riverdale can begin the process of calling its next pastor. This will involve the Search Committee's election and a time of self-study and preparation -- followed by the actual search. The entire process takes some time -- after all, we are Presbyterian! But with good work and prayer added to the process, it does work quite well.

May the Lord be with us as we worship and serve in the next several months! May the Lord be with you as you continue Christ's ministry into the future!

Dave