Pastor Joel and Linda...

Over the past 13+ years, you have been our neighbors, our Pastor, our American Idol watchers, our 24 fanatics, and our dear friends.  We watched the Red Sox win the World Series in 2004 in your living room.  Gibson (then only 6 months old) was asleep in my arms when the shouts of jubilation erupted.  We watched your kids grow up and move out... most of them.  We attended the marriages of both your married kids.  You came to the Hospital when all 4 of our kids were born.  We have grown so close.  Not sure I can put into words how much we will miss the Knudsen's.  I will miss our Wednesday morning Cosi gatherings.  I will miss your friendship.  I will miss the support you have given to the Youth Group and the encouragement you have given me as a friend and co-laborer in Christ.  You are an amazing Pastor, Joel and I have been blessed to serve with you for the last many years.  We will be praying for Church in the Pines and all our friends, but you will leave a huge hole in our hearts when we go.  Thank you for giving to the Lord!!!