First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo
Join us as each week as we explore and practice what it means to express God's love for the world. First Presbyterian is an inclusive congregation located in the heart of Marin County, California. We are a church that feels called to love one another, express gratitude, ease suffering, and work for justice.
First Presbyterian Church of San Anselmo
Picking Up the Mantle
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The Rev. Dr. Joanne Whitt
2 Kings 2:1-2, 6-14. God tells Elijah to anoint Elisha to replace him as a prophet to the people of Israel. When the people of God need a new leader, God is on the job. God made it clear that as exceptional as Elijah was, God’s plans did not depend solely on Elijah. Likewise, God’s work doesn’t depend on any one pastor of a church, or on any individual leader within the church. God continues to raise up new leaders, sometimes even leaders blessed with a double portion of their predecessor’s spirit.