{"id":16963,"date":"2018-01-05T16:58:25","date_gmt":"2018-01-06T00:58:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/?p=16963"},"modified":"2018-06-04T20:47:02","modified_gmt":"2018-06-05T03:47:02","slug":"our-moment-on-the-journey-of-servanthood","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/our-moment-on-the-journey-of-servanthood\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8230;our moment on the journey of servanthood&#8230;"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Thank You &amp; Mabuhay!<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Intro by <strong>the Rev. David V. Valera<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>More than a decade ago, <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Pacific Northwest Conference<\/strong><\/span><\/a> made clear its desire to <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>increase its ability to connect and communicate internally and with its mission field<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Jesse Love<\/strong><\/span> joined our team at that point, and year after year, grace and upon grace, God has blessed the connection through Jesse\u2019s gifts, talents and great work ethic.<\/p>\n<p>He is collaborative and very thorough <em>(<span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Patrick Scriven<\/strong><\/span> and I later found out he likes to talk about <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Bitmap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>pixels<\/strong><\/span><\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Vector_graphics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>vectors<\/strong><\/span><\/a>)<\/em>. Our Conference has been honored with <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/pnw-communicators-honored-at-awards-gala\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>several awards from United Methodist Association of Communicators<\/strong><\/span><\/a> because of Jesse\u2019s work. A number of our recent <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Conference Journal<\/strong><\/span> covers have become the historical showcase of Jesse\u2019s design work.<\/p>\n<p>So I say thank you Jesse, on behalf of a grateful connection. May your gifts continue to be blessed as you inspire others in what God has planned for you next!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Mabuhay\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>Mabuhay!<\/strong><\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>The Rev. David V. Valera serves as the Executive Director of Connectional Ministries, The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church.<\/em><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\r\n                <style type=\"text\/css\">\r\n                    \r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item1 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse.jpg?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item2 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_LOGO_AC2015_FinalMandala_clr.png?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item3 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_CampCatalog.jpg?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item4 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_RiseUpCI_2.jpg?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item5 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_JarsHFCA.jpg?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item6 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC2016_Blue_FINAL.jpg?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item7 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_ClimateVigil.jpg?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item8 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC_CongoZambia.jpg?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item9 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_FMMO.jpg?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item10 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_NWAdventure.jpg?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                    #tdi_1  .td-doubleSlider-2 .td-item11 {\r\n                        background: url(https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_Logo_EdmondsUMC.jpg?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1) 0 0 no-repeat;\r\n                    }\r\n                <\/style>\r\n\r\n                <div id=\"tdi_1\" class=\"td-gallery td-slide-on-2-columns\">\r\n                    <div class=\"post_td_gallery\">\r\n                        <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-top\">\r\n                           <div class=\"td-gallery-title\"><\/div>\r\n\r\n                            <div class=\"td-gallery-controls-wrapper\">\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-count\"><span class=\"td-gallery-slide-item-focus\">1<\/span> of 11<\/div>\r\n                                <div class=\"td-gallery-slide-prev-next-but\">\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-left doubleSliderPrevButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                    <i class = \"td-icon-right doubleSliderNextButton\"><\/i>\r\n                                <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class = \"td-doubleSlider-1 \">\r\n                            <div class = \"td-slider\">\r\n                                \r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item1\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse.jpg?fit=1080%2C811&ssl=1\" title=\"INSIGHTS_Jesse\"  data-caption=\"Hello, my name is Jesse.  Here are a few of my favorite collaborative projects while serving here at The PNW Conference Office.  You may click on the image to enlarge the slideshow.\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse.jpg?resize=559%2C420&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse.jpg?w=1080&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse.jpg?resize=768%2C577&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse.jpg?resize=1024%2C769&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse.jpg?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse.jpg?resize=265%2C198&ssl=1 265w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse.jpg?resize=696%2C523&ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse.jpg?resize=1068%2C802&ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse.jpg?resize=559%2C420&ssl=1 559w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 559px) 100vw, 559px\" alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">Hello, my name is Jesse.  Here are a few of my favorite collaborative projects while serving here at The PNW Conference Office.  You may click on the image to enlarge the slideshow.<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item2\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_LOGO_AC2015_FinalMandala_clr.png?fit=1080%2C1080&ssl=1\" title=\"INSIGHTS_Jesse_LOGO_AC2015_FinalMandala_clr\"  data-caption=\"Restoring the Sacred Circle served as the theme for The Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Sessions.  This logo was developed by leadership from AC, coordinated by Kristina Gonzalez. \"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_LOGO_AC2015_FinalMandala_clr.png?resize=420%2C420&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_LOGO_AC2015_FinalMandala_clr.png?w=1080&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_LOGO_AC2015_FinalMandala_clr.png?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_LOGO_AC2015_FinalMandala_clr.png?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_LOGO_AC2015_FinalMandala_clr.png?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_LOGO_AC2015_FinalMandala_clr.png?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_LOGO_AC2015_FinalMandala_clr.png?resize=696%2C696&ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_LOGO_AC2015_FinalMandala_clr.png?resize=1068%2C1068&ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_LOGO_AC2015_FinalMandala_clr.png?resize=420%2C420&ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">Restoring the Sacred Circle served as the theme for The Pacific Northwest Annual Conference Sessions.  This logo was developed by leadership from AC, coordinated by Kristina Gonzalez. <\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item3\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_CampCatalog.jpg?fit=826%2C1080&ssl=1\" title=\"INSIGHTS_Jesse_CampCatalog\"  data-caption=\"Camping &amp; Retreat Ministries annually produces its Summer Camps catalog. In 2011, the theme was &quot;Be a Hero&quot;.  This design was co-produced by Alan Rogstad and Sarah B. Robinson. \"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_CampCatalog.jpg?resize=321%2C420&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_CampCatalog.jpg?w=826&ssl=1 826w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_CampCatalog.jpg?resize=229%2C300&ssl=1 229w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_CampCatalog.jpg?resize=768%2C1004&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_CampCatalog.jpg?resize=783%2C1024&ssl=1 783w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_CampCatalog.jpg?resize=696%2C910&ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_CampCatalog.jpg?resize=321%2C420&ssl=1 321w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 321px) 100vw, 321px\" alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">Camping & Retreat Ministries annually produces its Summer Camps catalog. In 2011, the theme was \"Be a Hero\".  This design was co-produced by Alan Rogstad and Sarah B. Robinson. <\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item4\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_RiseUpCI_2.jpg?fit=710%2C1080&ssl=1\" title=\"POSTER_CIAlive\"  data-caption=\"Flooding caused by Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines (as well as surrounding countries).  To help fund Christmas Institute, an annual retreat for young people, the &quot;Rise Up! CI&quot; campaign was started to help raise funds to support this Christian experience for youth and young adults. This visual was produced by the Rev. David V. Valera.\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_RiseUpCI_2.jpg?resize=276%2C420&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_RiseUpCI_2.jpg?w=710&ssl=1 710w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_RiseUpCI_2.jpg?resize=197%2C300&ssl=1 197w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_RiseUpCI_2.jpg?resize=673%2C1024&ssl=1 673w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_RiseUpCI_2.jpg?resize=696%2C1059&ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_RiseUpCI_2.jpg?resize=276%2C420&ssl=1 276w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 276px) 100vw, 276px\" alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">Flooding caused by Typhoon Haiyan devastated the Philippines (as well as surrounding countries).  To help fund Christmas Institute, an annual retreat for young people, the \"Rise Up! CI\" campaign was started to help raise funds to support this Christian experience for youth and young adults. This visual was produced by the Rev. David V. Valera.<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item5\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_JarsHFCA.jpg?fit=1080%2C607&ssl=1\" title=\"INSIGHTS_Jesse_JarsHFCA\"  data-caption=\"Jamaa Letu Orphanages annually collects funds with its &quot;Jars for Jamaa Letu&quot; project. This label is designed to go onto a jar or container for collecting financial gifts to be gathered during Annual Conference Sessions.  This design was produced by Barbara Dadd Shaffer.\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_JarsHFCA.jpg?resize=747%2C420&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_JarsHFCA.jpg?w=1080&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_JarsHFCA.jpg?resize=300%2C169&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_JarsHFCA.jpg?resize=768%2C432&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_JarsHFCA.jpg?resize=1024%2C576&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_JarsHFCA.jpg?resize=696%2C391&ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_JarsHFCA.jpg?resize=1068%2C600&ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_JarsHFCA.jpg?resize=747%2C420&ssl=1 747w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">Jamaa Letu Orphanages annually collects funds with its \"Jars for Jamaa Letu\" project. This label is designed to go onto a jar or container for collecting financial gifts to be gathered during Annual Conference Sessions.  This design was produced by Barbara Dadd Shaffer.<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item6\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC2016_Blue_FINAL.jpg?fit=720%2C1080&ssl=1\" title=\"Print\"  data-caption=\"To help rally local Northwest volunteers for General Conference 2016, a poster and bookmark were designed to spread the word.  This project was produced by Greg Nelson, director of Communications for The Oregon-Idaho Conference.\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC2016_Blue_FINAL.jpg?resize=280%2C420&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC2016_Blue_FINAL.jpg?w=720&ssl=1 720w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC2016_Blue_FINAL.jpg?resize=200%2C300&ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC2016_Blue_FINAL.jpg?resize=683%2C1024&ssl=1 683w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC2016_Blue_FINAL.jpg?resize=696%2C1044&ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC2016_Blue_FINAL.jpg?resize=280%2C420&ssl=1 280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 280px) 100vw, 280px\" alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">To help rally local Northwest volunteers for General Conference 2016, a poster and bookmark were designed to spread the word.  This project was produced by Greg Nelson, director of Communications for The Oregon-Idaho Conference.<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item7\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_ClimateVigil.jpg?fit=835%2C1080&ssl=1\" title=\"INSIGHTS_Jesse_ClimateVigil\"  data-caption=\"At General Conference 2016, a Climate Vigil was held to share the impact change in climate has affected different regions and peoples around the world.  This design was produced by the Rev. Jenny Phillips.\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_ClimateVigil.jpg?resize=325%2C420&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_ClimateVigil.jpg?w=835&ssl=1 835w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_ClimateVigil.jpg?resize=232%2C300&ssl=1 232w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_ClimateVigil.jpg?resize=768%2C993&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_ClimateVigil.jpg?resize=792%2C1024&ssl=1 792w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_ClimateVigil.jpg?resize=696%2C900&ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_ClimateVigil.jpg?resize=325%2C420&ssl=1 325w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 325px) 100vw, 325px\" alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">At General Conference 2016, a Climate Vigil was held to share the impact change in climate has affected different regions and peoples around the world.  This design was produced by the Rev. Jenny Phillips.<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item8\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC_CongoZambia.jpg?fit=1080%2C712&ssl=1\" title=\"BANNER_GC_CongoZambia_24x36\"  data-caption=\"During the week of General Conference 2016, the PNW Conference hosted a dinner for the South Congo and Zambia delegates to fellowship and honor its partnership, particularly with Jamaa Letu Orphanages.\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC_CongoZambia.jpg?resize=637%2C420&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC_CongoZambia.jpg?w=1080&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC_CongoZambia.jpg?resize=300%2C198&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC_CongoZambia.jpg?resize=768%2C506&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC_CongoZambia.jpg?resize=1024%2C675&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC_CongoZambia.jpg?resize=696%2C459&ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC_CongoZambia.jpg?resize=1068%2C704&ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_GC_CongoZambia.jpg?resize=637%2C420&ssl=1 637w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 637px) 100vw, 637px\" alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">During the week of General Conference 2016, the PNW Conference hosted a dinner for the South Congo and Zambia delegates to fellowship and honor its partnership, particularly with Jamaa Letu Orphanages.<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item9\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_FMMO.jpg?fit=1080%2C810&ssl=1\" title=\"INSIGHTS_Jesse_FMMO\"  data-caption=\"The Treasurer&#039;s Office of The PNW Conference produces its annual &quot;Funding Ministry and Mission Outreach&quot;.  This resource illustrates which ministries and missionaries are supported by our Conference connection.  Special thanks to Anna Conklin and Cathy Lang who helped coordinate content for this project.\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_FMMO.jpg?resize=560%2C420&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_FMMO.jpg?w=1080&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_FMMO.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_FMMO.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_FMMO.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_FMMO.jpg?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_FMMO.jpg?resize=265%2C198&ssl=1 265w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_FMMO.jpg?resize=696%2C522&ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_FMMO.jpg?resize=1068%2C801&ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_FMMO.jpg?resize=560%2C420&ssl=1 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">The Treasurer's Office of The PNW Conference produces its annual \"Funding Ministry and Mission Outreach\".  This resource illustrates which ministries and missionaries are supported by our Conference connection.  Special thanks to Anna Conklin and Cathy Lang who helped coordinate content for this project.<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item10\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_NWAdventure.jpg?fit=1080%2C810&ssl=1\" title=\"INSIGHTS_Jesse_NWAdventure\"  data-caption=\"Bill Gibson, Director of Strategic Faith Community Development, produces several resources to support new ministries and clergy.  These resources were printed and bound, in-house at PNWUMC.\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_NWAdventure.jpg?resize=560%2C420&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_NWAdventure.jpg?w=1080&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_NWAdventure.jpg?resize=300%2C225&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_NWAdventure.jpg?resize=768%2C576&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_NWAdventure.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_NWAdventure.jpg?resize=80%2C60&ssl=1 80w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_NWAdventure.jpg?resize=265%2C198&ssl=1 265w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_NWAdventure.jpg?resize=696%2C522&ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_NWAdventure.jpg?resize=1068%2C801&ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_NWAdventure.jpg?resize=560%2C420&ssl=1 560w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">Bill Gibson, Director of Strategic Faith Community Development, produces several resources to support new ministries and clergy.  These resources were printed and bound, in-house at PNWUMC.<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-slide-item td-item11\">\r\n                        <figure class=\"td-slide-galery-figure td-slide-popup-gallery\">\r\n                            <a class=\"slide-gallery-image-link\" href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_Logo_EdmondsUMC.jpg?fit=1080%2C1080&ssl=1\" title=\"PODCAST_Logo_MikeSlaughter_3\"  data-caption=\"The Conference briefly created podcasts to help tell stories from our connection.  This logo (and the podcast) were produced in partnership with Ellen Johanson, Tyrone Olds, and Edmonds UMC.\"  data-description=\"\">\r\n                                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_Logo_EdmondsUMC.jpg?resize=420%2C420&ssl=1\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_Logo_EdmondsUMC.jpg?w=1080&ssl=1 1080w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_Logo_EdmondsUMC.jpg?resize=150%2C150&ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_Logo_EdmondsUMC.jpg?resize=300%2C300&ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_Logo_EdmondsUMC.jpg?resize=768%2C768&ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_Logo_EdmondsUMC.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_Logo_EdmondsUMC.jpg?resize=696%2C696&ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_Logo_EdmondsUMC.jpg?resize=1068%2C1068&ssl=1 1068w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/01\/INSIGHTS_Jesse_Logo_EdmondsUMC.jpg?resize=420%2C420&ssl=1 420w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 420px) 100vw, 420px\" alt=\"\">\r\n                            <\/a>\r\n                            <figcaption class = \"td-slide-caption td-gallery-slide-content\"><div class = \"td-gallery-slide-copywrite\">The Conference briefly created podcasts to help tell stories from our connection.  This logo (and the podcast) were produced in partnership with Ellen Johanson, Tyrone Olds, and Edmonds UMC.<\/div><\/figcaption>\r\n                        <\/figure>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                        <div class = \"td-doubleSlider-2\">\r\n                            <div class = \"td-slider\">\r\n                                \r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item1\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item2\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item3\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item4\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item5\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item6\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item7\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item8\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item9\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item10\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                    <div class = \"td-button td-item11\">\r\n                        <div class = \"td-border\"><\/div>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                            <\/div>\r\n                        <\/div>\r\n\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                \n<h2><\/h2>\n<p><!--more Continue this message at The PNW News Blog...--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>You Have Welcomed Me<\/strong><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>By <strong>Jesse N. Love<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>time for rest<\/strong> <\/span>is needed.<\/p>\n<p>I will resign my position as the Conference\u2019s Graphic Designer and Print Manager effective <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>February 28, 2018<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Since 2007<\/strong><\/span>, I have served The United Methodist Church in <a href=\"http:www.pnwumc.org\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>The Pacific Northwest Conference<\/strong><\/span><\/a> in the ways I can best and humbly offer: particularly through my work as a <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>printer\/key operator, storyteller, graphic designer, illustrator, photographer, beginning videographer\/podcaster,<\/strong><\/span> and of course as a <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>United Methodist<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>It has been a great privilege to serve this diverse community \u2013 including our <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/ccoam\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">older adults<\/span><\/a>, people of color, our <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/umvim.pnwumc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PNW disaster response leadership<\/a><\/span>,<\/strong><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/category\/missionaries\/global-mission-fellows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>young adults answering the call to global mission work<\/strong><\/span><\/a><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p>The personal successes I\u2019ve had in my service have centered on <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>1) treating every collaboration with care<\/strong><\/span> while <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>2) being the hands and feet for the <span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.biblegateway.com\/passage\/?search=1+Corinthians+12%3A12-27&amp;version=ESV\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">body of Christ<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>The challenges of the church seem <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>never-ending<\/strong><\/span>. From my small corner of the office, the best way I\u2019ve been able to process each challenge is to take them on, one at a time: <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>one project at a time, one meeting at a time, one day at a time<\/strong><\/span>\u2026even though we are in a rapidly changing, multitasking kind-of-world.<\/p>\n<p>A challenge we face every day in the church is the idea of simply <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>going out into the neighborhoods<\/strong><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>meeting people<\/strong><\/span>. We must always remind each other to <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>go outward<\/strong><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>develop connections<\/strong><\/span> with people who are seeking a path toward <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>fulfillment, understanding, and peace<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>We must also remind the neighborhoods that <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>we are there for them<\/strong><\/span>. We need to <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>welcome others<\/strong><\/span>, just as you have welcomed me\u2026a <strong><span style=\"color: #808000;\">California<\/span><\/strong> outsider, a trained <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>graphic designer<\/strong><\/span> who started with a <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>low church admin\/political IQ<\/strong><\/span>, and <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>a person of color<\/strong><\/span> in an environment that was primarily staffed with <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>white church insiders<\/strong><\/span>. We need to <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>welcome people with untapped potential and nurture it with Christ<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>As a layperson, I know we have something good: it\u2019s a combination of <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>our theology, our service, our view of God<\/strong><\/span>. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.flickr.com\/photos\/125359114@N03\/albums\/72157646037046515\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">It isn\u2019t perfect all the time, but when we meet the needs of people God has brought before us, we do it well.<\/span><\/strong><\/a> <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>We welcome everyone to the table, we work to feed those who are hungry, we seek justice, and we process <em>(although slowly)<\/em> issues that are before us in order to make the right decisions on each stance<\/strong><\/span>. And, although we cannot make everyone happy, we work and take stands with <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>reason<\/strong><\/span> and <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>authority<\/strong><\/span>.<\/p>\n<p>With that, I pray that our <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Conference<\/strong><\/span> continues <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>to equip and support clergy, laity, and the communities they serve so they may create faithful followers of Christ for the transformation of lives<\/strong><\/span> &#8212; in <a href=\"http:\/\/greaternw.org\/beware-be-very-aware\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>everyday workplaces<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, in <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/umc-mission-bringing-nepal-to-the-northwest\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>small impoverished villages<\/strong><\/span><\/a>, and <strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/category\/rebuild-up-from-the-ashes\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">in areas destroyed by disasters<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>Thank you for welcoming me.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n<p>Thank you for trusting me as your resource and friend. If it weren\u2019t for the <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>faith<\/strong><\/span> instilled in me through those who I\u2019ve had the pleasure to <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>serve<\/strong>, <strong>I would not be here reflecting on the wisdom I have gained through serving the church<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"color: #000000;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Thank you to the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/about-us\/our-staff\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><strong>staff of The PNWUMC<\/strong><\/span><\/a> over the last 10 years who has helped nurture and guide me on this <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>journey of servanthood<\/strong><\/span>. Thank you also the readers and contributors to <a href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/communications\/channels\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">Channels<\/span><\/strong><\/a> who I have collaborated with for over 100 issues.<\/p>\n<p>I will <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>continue to support<\/strong><\/span> the Conference as they transition some of my responsibilities to our capable staff. I\u2019ll also continue to support <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>the ministries of my local <a href=\"https:\/\/masonchurch.wordpress.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\">church<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/span>, <em>\u2018being on the ground\u2019<\/em> to meet the needs and to fulfill a vision of a brighter future <em>(even though life sometimes feels as if we are in a long season of uncertainty)<\/em>. Last, but not least, I will continue to serve as <span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong>a witness to the great things<\/strong><\/span> the future holds for us as a community of faith.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #808000;\"><strong><i>\u201cMay the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.\u201d<\/i><\/strong><\/span> &#8211; Romans 15:13<\/p>\n<p>Your servant,<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #3366ff;\"><a style=\"color: #3366ff;\" href=\"http:\/\/www.pnwumc.org\/news\/?s=Jesse+N.+love\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><b>Jesse N. Love<\/b><\/a><\/span><br \/>\n<i>Graphic Designer and Print Manager<\/i><br \/>\n<i>The Pacific Northwest Conference of The United Methodist Church<\/i><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Thank You &amp; Mabuhay! Intro by the Rev. David V. Valera More than a decade ago, The Pacific Northwest Conference made clear its desire to increase its ability to connect and communicate internally and with its mission field. 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