Dear Members and Friends of Zion Lutheran Church of Oldwick,
It is with a joyous heart that I write to you. I am excited to be working with you as your Director of Youth and Family Ministries.
I am a born, baptized, and confirmed Presbyterian, but don't let that concern you. Presbyterians and Lutherans share a very similar history. I grew up in Point Pleasant, New Jersey and currently live in Brick with my husband John and our 18month old daughter, Lillian.
I grew up roaming the halls of the Point Pleasant Presbyterian Church in Point Pleasant Beach, NJ. It was there that my mother, a 10 year Sunday School Coordinator, taught me the ins and outs of providing a Sunday School 'experience', not just a standard lectionary class. My love for youth ministry formed as I continued to participate in the various programs my church had to offer during my youth. I was in bell choir (I can sight read both treble and bass clef!), youth choir (soprano), youth connection member, Sunday School teacher, mission trip member and advisor, youth advisor, and was the youngest Elder on my churches Session (similar to your council). I have most recently been the Youth Connection Coordinator at my church for the last 5 years. There, I exclusively worked with our 6-12th graders.
It is my sincerest hope that with my experience and passion, and your enthusiasm and commitment, that we can work together to breathe new life into Zion. I am looking forward to the opportunity to grow and challenge your church to try different things and see things in a new light. It is my belief that with the right foundation, Zion can reach more people in your community then ever before. I look forward to meeting with you all very soon!
Blessings,
Courtney
P.S. - remember Mark 18:20 - "for where two or three gather in my name, there I am with them."
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