Thanks Barb!!!

Hello Emmanuel,

Today I get to be a bit more serious.  Pentecost is this Sunday (don’t forget to wear red) and the Holy Spirit will be looking to work through us.  So consider the following need at Emmanuel.

Barb Hattar will be stepping back from teaching the pre-school Sunday School class at Emmanuel at the end of May.  For those who don’t know, Barb was instrumental in helping Emmanuel get a pre-school Sunday School class started.  As the Sunday School program grew dramatically from '09-'11, we saw a definite need and Barb stepped up.  It was such a blessing.  We thank Barb for all the work she put in to help and serve.

Though Barb will be stepping back, the need is as strong as ever.  Miss Barb (as the kids refer to her) can have anywhere from a few to 10 kids in her class.  The class time (Sundays, 10:30-11:30) allows the kids to learn the very basics about God.  What has been just as valuable is that the parents have the opportunity to focus on their own worship experience during that same hour.  This has allowed Emmanuel to provide an important ministry to young families, a demographic that has been a big part of disciple-making at Emmanuel.

So Emmanuel is looking for a pre-school Sunday School teacher (or a couple of people to tag team the class).  I’m not going to lie (because Pastors never lie), this takes someone who has a Calling to be a teacher/mentor/guide to pre-schoolers.  On the other hand, being a Sunday School teacher to pre-schoolers has its very unique rewards as well.  It’s awesome to hear their perspective on the world.

So if you feel the tug from the Holy Spirit and want to explore the possibility or have any questions, let Shawn (shawn.young@emmanuel-umc.com) know.  You will not only make his day, but likely his season.  In addition, he and I can have less stressful staff meetings…. always a plus.

God is Good,

Pastor Joe