Farewell Michelle

Dear Pali Pres Family,

It is with very mixed emotions that I share with you the news that Michelle Cohen, our contemporary band’s excellent vocalist and musician, will soon be leaving us. Over the past six years Michelle has blessed our congregation with her beautiful voice and talents on the piano. She has also been a faithful member of our church and a true blessing to our Pali Pres family.

Michelle will soon be moving back to her home state of Pennsylvania with her husband, Mattan. She has given me permission to share with you the fantastic news that she is pregnant! This pending move will allow Michelle and Mattan to be close to family as they welcome their first child into this world (a baby girl!).

While we will all miss Michelle and her gifts for leading us in the worship of God, I know we all celebrate with her and Mattan this exciting new chapter in their lives. Please join me, Pastor Grace, and Anthony in praying for Michelle as she enters into this time of transition. May God bless her and Mattan and help them make a smooth transition into their new life back in Pennsylvania.

This coming Sunday, July 9, Michelle will join us in worship so we can thank her for her ministry to us and send her off with our love and blessings. I hope you can join us!

Grace and peace,

Pastor Matt