Once again, Immanuel members bid farewell and Godspeed to a long-time member. This time, it's to Art Sample, who is leaving Chicago to move to the Detroit area to be closer to his children there.
Art has been a member at Immanuel for more than twenty-five years. During that time, Art served as chair and vice-chair of Immanuel.
During the 3½ years that I've served Immanuel with Word and Sacrament ministry, Art has served as an usher/greeter, handing out worship folders, passing the offering plate, and distributing the cup at the Holy Eucharist.
Art's last "official" Sunday at Immanuel just happened to be the last Sunday of the current church year, Christ the King, November 26.
The Ladies Aid of Immanuel hosted a farewell pot-luck luncheon for Art on Sunday, November 19, at which time members shared fond memories of Art's time at Immanuel. They also presented him with several "going away" gifts. And, we took one last picture of Art, surrounded by church council members with whom he served.
Left to Right: Karen Viveros, Icora Miller, Art Sample, LC Cook, Art Arellano, Chris Arellano
