By Joel van der Veen

DAVIDSON — John and Susie Slemming’s upcoming move has a touch of déjà vu to it.

The couple returns to Davidson this week, where John will take on the role of pastor at New Life Pentecostal Assembly — the same church he previously served from 1993 to 1999.

John said he and his wife, who have spent the last 17 years in Shellbrook, had been anticipating a major change for close to a year.

He said the move to Davidson has been officially in the works for about three months, confirming what they were already expecting.

“We knew we were supposed to be there,” said John, adding that they are “looking forward to a lot of good things.”

He said they have fond memories of their time in the Midway Town and hope to reconnect with lots of old friends here.

The Slemmings have five children — Paul, Joy, Tavis, Kent and Rylan — ranging in age from 17 to 27, plus two grandchildren.

Rylan, their youngest son, will join them in Davidson to finish his last year of his school.

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