You may have thought it impossible....
You probably thought it would never happen.....
But it did. I'd never lie about it. Preacher's wives aren't allowed to lie.
I made a new friend. In fact, I made 3 new friends.
There names are Russ, Kelly, and London.
Beginning with the first Sunday in 2011, JCN hired a part-time worship leader. Russ is fabulous and he is helping us worship in ways we haven't before. Russ is helping us create a worshipful atmosphere that prepares our hearts and minds to hear the word of God speak. We sing hymns, choruses, and newer songs all in a way that helps us focus our attention on God. He and his family are such a blessing and we are so grateful that they have been able to join our church family.
Russ and Kelly are also starting a new Nazarene church in Ooltewah, Tennessee (Chattanooga suburb) called "The Cross Church at Ooltewah." They are currently working to build a congregation by loving on their local community, and have graciously partnered with JCN in the meantime to help us with worship on Sunday mornings. Russ and Kelly also have a little boy named London who turns 1 in a couple of weeks. (Yes, I'm sure our number of Nursery volunteers has suddenly, suspiciously doubled!) He is adorable and he rocks a sweater vest every week when he comes to church. For that reason alone, Pastor Kevin thinks he's a pretty cool kid.
You can check out my new friends and their growing ministry in Ooltewah at http://www.crosschurch.cc/about/about-russ/
If you know anyone in the Ooltewah area who needs a great church family send them their way!
Mandy
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