Pastor Yohan's October 2024 Letter
October is Pastor Appreciation Month. It’s a blessing to be remembered as a thankful presence in someone’s life. Monona UMC still feels new to me, and I have much to learn. Building deeper relationships takes time, but I’m grateful for meaningful conversations and gradually deepening connections at this church. Someone shared with me that Northern and Southern cultures differ. Northerners tend to respond slower and reserve emotional expressions. I’m still learning and adapting to Northern culture.