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Rev. Don Willmer and Rev. Elaine Hall. Continued from page 5 it’s advisable that one of us speaks; that someone might feel comfortable with someone of the same sex. Marriage struggles are a common one. The couple also cite their different talents and gifts as being complementary. Don is “particularly musical” and with “both congregations chock full of musicians” they anticipate sharing that gift in particular. In fact, the vibrant arts community in Port Perry was one of the attractive ele- ments that drew them to the pretty town they had noticed when they drove through some time ago. They laugh as they remember Elaine saying, on that day, “This would be a nice place to minister!” The couple also found themselves admiring Port Per- ry —and the church in particular — when they stumbled upon the church’s website. “I thought that this looked like a healthy pastoral charge that had excellent leadership,” remembers Elaine. “It’s nice to come somewhere where the ground work has been done.” Don and Elaine have high regard for the ministers who served the charge before. “We have big shoes to fill!” says Elaine. “We're about listening for the first year, get- ting a sense of the context, and then reflecting that back. Let’s get our bearings here.” Elaine and Don’s vision for ministry includes “walk- ing with people,” and valuing every person in their con- gregation and community. Wise words from an old friend ina previous church have stayed with the couple: “A rose is beautiful, no matter what stage it is in.” That is true of people, as well as ministry. “No two days are ever the same,” reflects Don. “You're walking with people in the dark times, but also in the wonderful times.” This warm couple are ready to do just that for years to come in Port Perry and Prince Albert. By Karen Stiller Focus on Scugog NOVEMBER.FOCUS.48.indd 9 ETASslutions| Pe Ceirtery Those You Love Time Whether it’s your family, home, busi for a | {fone bun yu ith insurance New stations designed ‘ Website? |_| tory W.0. INSURANCE BROKERS 905-982-0450 : info@cmswebsolutions.com Dale Gibbons Owner/Broker 905-436-9090 Snowmobile Seat Repairs Port Perry CE’ 4 Baio S” oe ¢ Scugog is aa tohe hosting the @ the Scugog Community Centre FREE ADMISSION PATIO SET p= with a non-perishable food item for the only Com Scugog Food Bank. ° And Garden ° Chef ie ith _ Head Chef @ Harp & Wylies . ea eee te Achiote your G Cone 5 Through a Batget ideas for your home ond your Christmas gi gift list! REAAIK EE an & SoMea ial (operated by Roger en o| 905-985-4971 ¢ info@scugogchamber.ca yolasite.com/ (HAM FOCUS - NOVEMBER 2011 9 10/23/11 10:18:33 AM