Sweet friend

I started at Maple Springs almost 16 months ago.  During that time, I have gained many friends that I consider to be family.  People that I know would be there for me in the blink of any eye, without any questions asked.

One of those friends I'm blessed to have is also on staff with me.  I started at Maple Springs in November of 2012 and Jennifer officially started in June of 2013.  Jennifer had been associated with MSUMC a while before because her other half leads our contemporary worship service.

MSUMC Thing 3's at Pumpkin Patch Palooza 2013
MT, Jeff, Jennifer, Joe, Bev

Jennifer is a go getter.  She pushes our staff to do the best and be the best.  Jenn coordinates our marketing and communications- which is so important.  As church staff people, sometimes we are not so into those details but Jennifer is making sure that we are (she pushes me to get better almost on a weekly basis- I get email reminders and texts). Her persistence and direction is helping take our church to a new place.   Under her direction, we've launched a new (up to date) website, we have an active Facebook page and we send professional weekly emails.  Jennifer is helping us build the kingdom in new ways and it's amazing to witness and be a part of.

Celebrating after Palooza!

I'm also blessed to call her one of my friends.  She's one of those people that I feel like I've known my whole life.  Sometimes we are able to see each other every week, sometimes there are a couple weeks in between.  But when we do get together, we get real, fast.  We don't hold back, we share what is on our hearts.  I value that about our friendship. I'm thankful for the gift God gave me through Jennifer.  His timing of our friendship was perfect.

Love you friend and so blessed by you.
Excited for the wedding adventure this year!

If you are a Maple Springs person, make sure to thank Jenn for all she does.  In the words of Jeff Coppley give her an 'atta girl' because she's helping take us where the Spirit leads.