My last day with you all is Sunday, August 20. Frankly I
didn't expect to like you so much. I mean, how attached can you get in
one year?
But open hearts invite belonging, and yours welcomed me in.
I was quickly at home in the circle of the Adult Sunday School, surrounded by
active spiritual learners. I was invited to share my story with the
Daughters of the King and Circle 4. I have shared parts of my story in
sermons, and many of you have thanked me for it.
Our youth have weathered more staff changes than any other group
in these interim years (except of course the staff itself). I will be
glad when they get a permanent person again! Meanwhile they have managed
to find their way into my heart, simply by being themselves. They are
loving, creative, spontaneous, accepting, and brave. Working with their
intern leaders, Maggie Mahloy and Alex Shaddock, has been a joy. Beginning
the year with Elizabeth Koerner was practically magic - sign me up to be on her
team anytime.
And then there are the children. If you know me, you know I
love your children. I have loved when a brave little one comes to
Children's Chapel for the first time. I have loved when a multitude of
last-minute angels flew around and around the star on Christmas Eve. I
have loved bringing Bible stories to life with dozens of kids at VBS. I
have loved listening to our school children sing - it is truly
breathtaking. And if I may say so, I am proud of our school children
singing all 66 names of the books of the Bible by themselves!
I
was here. And I am glad. Thank you St. Andrew's.
Jen+
Jen+
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