My letter from the bishop

I've mentioned this letter to some of you, but this is what the bishop sent me. I think it is supposed to pass for a letter of authorization.

Mr. David Hively

Dear Brother in Christ,

I am formally responding to the request to authorize you to preside at Holy Communion for the Adamsville Lutheran Parishes (New Hope and Zion), Adamsville, Ohio beginning June 1, 2006, for a period of one year.

I am glad that there are people, such as you, in our churches who can competently and faithfully step up to fill this vital task.

Yours in Christ,

Callon W. Holloway, Jr., Bishop
Southern Ohio Synod

Gotta love the bishop.