Tuesday, April 8, 2014
To the family of Leland Smith --I want to let you know how much I appreciated Leland and enjoyed our efforts together in the Presbytery of Des Moines. Leland could always bring forward a wise word and keep things focused on what needed to be focused upon. His affection for his beloved town of Newton was what came through so clearly and completely for him. The city has lost a sincere advocate and our presbytery is deeply indebted for his leadership. As a family, I know you will miss his presence and his rock-centered approach. May you be blessed and comforted in this time of loss as together we remember one to whom our Lord can proclaim, "Well done, good and faithful servant." Jan Scott, Pastor, Covenant Presbyterian Church, West Des Moines.