“To all Brothers in Celebrating the Risen Christ. Please accept my warmest welcome to all of you who have come to share this special morning with Max and our Kerrville community. We are blessed beyond reckoning for your presence and your outpouring of faith. Kerrville is a community whose foundation stands firmly on the bedrock of faith in our Lord and Savior. This cross is not just a symbol of our community’s faith; it is a declaration that our community is dedicated to God. We welcome you into our community, especially our faith community. We will always consider you to be part of us and I want you to know that you are an indelible part of Kerrville and that this is your home as well. May you feel the warmth of the Holy Spirit descend upon you as you observe this Easter vigil in this very special place. May that warmth sustain and strengthen you as you leave this place to carry on His work and spread His message. Max, I am so appreciative of all that you do for our community and for our world. You have touched millions of lives and brought a bright beacon of light to a world that seems so dark at times. You are an amazing gift to each of us and we are all so thankful that you heard God’s call. Your work here has been far from easy and you have overcome each challenge with courage and grace. You are a true inspiration! I am with you in spirit this morning and hold each and every one of you in my heart and prayers. Have an amazing Easter and may God watch over and protect you.”