During this interim time, we are looking at how we serve at St. Martin’s. It’s a time to redefine, recommit and use our best talents to further the kingdom. With that in mind, I’d like to announce that I am now serving as the Children and Youth Minister at St. Martin’s.
Although I love working with adults and pretty much everyone from fuzzy headed babies to balding heads like my father’s, I know my calling is to work with young children and teens. My passion is working with St. Martin’s preschool and academy as the school chaplain, serving as a liaison between the church and the school. I feel so blessed to be the school chaplain for a second year and I am grateful for the support and prayers that our parish, church leadership and school board provide the school. I’m thrilled to kick off a new Sunday school program for the Spring and I look forward to planning a Vacation Bible School program that will welcome everyone to serve and imagine a new way to touch lives and fill all those who walk through our doors with the love of Jesus. It is so exciting to know that they will take a part of “us” with them after VBS and that the seeds of faith will be planted a little deeper.
So, what does this mean? Did I get a new job at St. Martin’s? What you will find is that I will be focusing my time with the Episcopal Youth Community (EYC) as their leader. I will be looking for resources and new programs to reach our children in Sunday school. I will continue my work as the school chaplain at St. Martin’s preschool and academy. I will lead programs geared specifically to the formation of our young children and teens. I will work with clergy and volunteers to develop programs for families. But, Adult Education will now fall under clergy responsibilities.
I am also going “back to school.” I’ve begun a certificate program in Christian formation at the Seminary of the Southwest in Austin. Twice a year, you will find me there and I am so excited to be learning more about our traditions, pastoral care and new ways to educate our young people. I ask for your continued prayers as I concentrate my energy to guide the young people of this parish. I am excited about the new possibilities in this role and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve as Children and Youth Minister.
Awesome!
Congratulations on another milestone in your ministry!
May there be unending happiness and ongoing contentment for you on your journey.
Godspeed