This ministry is very important to me because children and families NEED this ministry! It is vital for children to not only to come to church, but to build a faith-based relationship with their families in their own homes. According to Jim Burns at “Home Word Ministries”, “kids that talk about their faith at home with mom and dad have a 80% chance of remaining in church once they leave the home.” I want the Children’s Ministry here at FBC to continue to grow and to look toward the future. I look forward to working with our children and their families!
My family and I have belonged to FBC since 2011. I quickly stepped in as VBS Director and Sunday School teacher for grades 1-4 and my husband, Lawrence, took on the role as Youth Leader. We have loved our positions from Super Sundays to Youth Nights! Our own children, Maysie 10 and Alysa 13, definitely know their way around the church. They love being involved and now that they are getting older they like the opportunity to volunteer.
Outside of church, I am also a full time paraprofessional for the Jackson R-2 School District. Special education is something that has always been very important to me. I have worked for the district for 8 years and have loved every minute of it.
When I’m not working or at FBC, my family and I love to spend time together! You can find us having a movie night, playing Monopoly, swimming, playing video games, or cheering for the St. Louis Blues!
My favorite bible verse is “So now faith, hope, and love abide, these three; but the greatest of these is love.” 1 Corinthians 13:13
Since our first time coming in 2011, I have always felt at home and involved, very inclusive group of fantastic people.
I love being able to interact with youth and share my experiences as a teen. Getting to know them on a personal level makes the job even more rewarding.
I graduated high school and had some college and technical school.
My family is amazing and really close always having fun. We all take part in different areas of the church as well as a full schedule of activities outside of church. Always on the move.
I love the outdoors, being with my wife and kids, and building or tinkering with anything I can!
This may be cliché but John 3:16 as a kid it really stuck as well as the fact that it says so much about no matter what God love is.
Psalms 139:23-24 I love how true this is in say that see me and my thoughts, help me to stay pure and guide me in your ways, something that I used to struggle with. Something we all struggle with.