I received a phone call this morning from my long time friend and mentor, Pastor Leonard Navarre. Leonard told me he has resigned from Valley View Christian Church in Edgewood, New Mexico. I do not know of any Pastor more loved than Leonard. Leonard and his lovely wife Diana will be moving to Lubbock, Texas to be near their son Brandon and his lovely wife Lisa and the grandchildren. What an AWESOME MOVE! God and family! Amen!
Leonard and Diana formed a powerful team in serving the Edgewood area at Valley View. Now they follow God’s leading to Lubbock!
I met Leonard about 8 years ago when Pastor Don Kimbro introduced me to him. Leonard had just returned from a mission trip to India. From that time we have been very close Friends, Leonard has taught me much over the years, he helped prepare me for what God had planned for me here at FGGAM. Now God has plans for Leonard and Diana in Lubbock.
You see life is all about serving God, and Leonard and Diana have set the example for us all.
It’s all about God.
To live a God-centered life, you must focus on God’s purposes, not your own plans. Try and see things from God’s perspective rather than from your distorted human view.
Sharon and I thank Leonard and Diana for all their Godly support over the years and I will always remember the days Leonard drove from Edgewood to Albuquerque to help me at KKIM radio during New Mexico News and Views. I cannot begin to tell you how much I love this man!
Leonard and Diana are praying over the move to Lubbock sometime in May.
Lord Willing I will be doing an interview with Pastor Leonard next week.
RETIREMENT CELEBRATION FOR PASTOR LEONARD NAVARRE
SUNDAY, APRIL 24 | 5 PM
Together lets honor and celebrate our beloved Pastor Leonard Navarre for his faithful service, humble leadership, heartfelt ministry, and deep love for the Lord. A retirement reception will be held on Sunday, April 24th, 5 PM at Valley View Christian Church, 170 St. Rd. 344 & Christian Way, Edgewood, NM. This will be a special time for our church and community to express appreciation for Pastor Leonard’s faithful service to the Lord and for the difference he has made in the lives of so many. May God continue to bless and watch over Leonard and Diana as they go forth in this new chapter of their lives.
“Behold, I will do something new, Now it will spring forth…” ~ Isaiah 43:19
Kelly
