We are also saddened by the resignation of our friend Jarad Welle. He served faithfully, working himself up from the ranks from a volunteer, to an intern, to the Assistant Director. He was our longest term employee and my special friend.
When Ken announced his resignation yesterday, we had a full complement of staff present - all saddened by the already seemingly hollow hallways.
We cried and read together Ephesians 4: 1 6:
"I therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, beseech you that ye walk worthy of the vocation wherewith ye are called, with all lowliness and meekness, with longsuffering, forbearing one another in love; endeavouring to keep the unity of the Spirit in the bond of peace.
There is one body, and one Spirit, even as ye are called in one hope of your calling; One Lord, one faith, one baptism, One God and Father of all, who is above all, and through all, and in you all."
We talked about it being okay to be sad. After all, we've lost a vital member of the body... as though our right arm has been amputated. And as we work towards healing together, God will bind us in our calling and unity.
1 comments:
Michelle, I remember you talking about Jarad in warm terms. Losing a good staff person especially when it's a friend, is just, well, hard.
Prayers for you and the Mission and for a bright future, in the face of any loss.
Steve
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