The Rector's Ramblings....August 19, 2010

From The Rev. Dr. Robert C. Sawyer 

During my sermon on Sunday I shared with the congregations at 8:00 am and 10:30 am some news about a change that will soon take place in our life as a parish.  A short while ago, I met with Janet Gilliam, our director of Children's Ministry for the past seven years, and she informed me that she truly believed that now was the time for her to retire from this position.  After about an hour's conversation, with sadness I accepted her decision to retire on September 12^th of this year.  We will honor Janet as part of our Rally Day events on that date.

Janet brought a true sense of love for children and their nurture in the knowledge and love of the Lord to her position.  During her time with us, we have seen the building of one of the finest children's programs with some of the most dedicated teachers and wonderful children in the diocese.  It has been a joy working with Janet from the day that I offered her this position seven years ago.  I give thanks for all that she has done and pray God's special blessing be upon her at this time.

I also give thanks to God that on September 13^th our Director of Youth Ministry, Wren Blessing, will expand her ministry role with us as she will take over the newly created position of Director of Family Ministry with responsibility for all of our young children and youth.  Wren will bring to this position her passion for spiritual nurture and development and a level of energy that leaves all of us amazed.  Please support Wren as you have Janet, and you will come to know that our children will continue to truly grow in the knowledge and love of the Lord.