Our lead pastor has been intentional about honoring volunteers, an essential part of ministry, for decades, but it had been a while since the last celebration. I knew that was on the agenda and was excited about the arts and fun involved for the January weekend services. In all honesty, it was probably the first time I was entirely enjoying celebrating others without thinking about what I do that might be noteworthy.
That is, until I heard: "This young lady is the heart and voice behind a key communication component of GCC - she has been answering the emails that come into info@gccwired.com for over 10 years..."
Crap! I think that's me?!? I didn't hear much of what else was said, because of the pounding in my ears and the whole reminding myself to breathe thing, but I did hear "and she loves Jesus and we love her." Even as I type this, I feel that love and smiley tears block my vision.
Pardon me while I compose myself. Ahem.Anyway, my amazing husband wrote a much smarter post about the event, but I just wanted to take a moment to process how life is full of marvelous surprises. Thirty+ people were recognized over six services on two campuses. I am so honored to be doing life with my church, and so blessed to call these people my friends. My wish is that everyone will have the opportunity for this joy.
