Help Wanted

April 27th, 2009 |

There is a wonderful phrase found in Paul’s letter to the Galatians that sets the tone for the announcement I want to make via “the nook” today.  In Galatians 4:4 Paul says:

“But in the fullness of time God sent forth His Son.”  KJV
or
“But when the time was fully come God sent His Son.” NIV

Whatever version you happen to read it in, the meaning is the same.  When the time was just Aright, the Father sent Jesus to redeem mankind.  From the beginning of time that was His intent, but in His infinite wisdom He waited until the things were just right.   In that same spirit, I sense in my heart that  “the time has fully come” for DeSoto Hills to make the next big investment in the kingdom by adding a full time Minister of Children to our staff.  It is something we have been praying for and talking about even before we made the move to Getwell, but now the time is right for us to make this a top priority.  I have discussed this move with the staff, the deacons, the Stewardship Team, and the Personnel Management Team.  We are now ready to move forward by bringing together a Staff Search Team for this very purpose.  The deacons are responsible (via our constitution) for recommending the members of this team to the church body.  Pray for them as they seek His face for the individuals who need to serve on this team.  This is a major step for us, but I believe the eternal dividends will far outweigh the sacrifices involved in a decision of this kind.  We are blessed with so many children and we need a staff member whose sole responsibility is to guide families through these formative years.

Help wanted,

P.S.
Erin Rogers is stepping down as our Preschool Director in order to spend more time with her family.  Her insight and organizational skills have been so helpful for this ever-changing area of ministry.  We will miss her in this position, but thankfully she is not going anywhere.  She will still be here to assist as needed.  Laura Montgomery, who has been serving as Erin’s assistant, has already taken over the reins.  We welcome this familiar face to our official staff roster.