Well, it’s officially summertime.  All the kids are out of school and we are into and have been into summer programming for the past couple of weeks.  Student Ministry is tough.  It takes not only a lot of effort once or twice a week, but also outside of the church building.

I have an amazing staff.  A staff who can put up with me.  A staff who can put up with my frequent changes.  A staff who is open and honest.  I would like to thank each one of them right now…ladies first…

My Beautiful Wife – Thank you so much for all you do!  You have discipled and mentored many girls in the group and I appreciate doing ministry with you each and every day!  You are amazing!

Tara Heller – Thank you, too, for all you do! I really appreciate how, when given a task, you take it and run with it.  Thank you for wo-maning it up and taking on the Jr. High Girls Small Group!

Carly Witwer – Thanks for all your help in this first year of being a leader.  You are always willing to lend a helping hand and you always have a cheerful attitude!

Melissa Witwer – I know you probably feel like you don’t do much, Melissa, but you do!  I have always appreciated how you come back from college and jump right into ministry!  Thank you so much!

Arianna Shaffer – Thank you so much for your heart in ministry.  You have a way to communicate to the girls in our Student Ministry and it shows!  Keep up the good work!

Eric Burkhart – Thank you for all that you have picked up and done this year!  Your backdrops for our lesson series blow my mind!  God has definitely given you a special talent and I’m glad we can put it to good use!

Joe Heller – Thank you for being willing to help in any way possible! Thank you also for stepping up and taking leadership over the Sr. High guys Small Group.  You have made huge strides and I appreciate your leadership!

Darren Sandoe – Thank you for all you do too, Darren!  While you think you are the “regulator” in a negative term, you have definitely pushed our leadership team to do their jobs.  Thank you for all you do for your enthusiasm to learn!

You guys have all made me so proud that you are a part of our team!  Great work guys and I can’t wait for our next adventure together!