Wes and Nicole

People come and go all the time at churches. Some come in, just wanting to know what a place is all about, hang around a little while, and leave, never making an impression one way or another. Some come in, asking "What can you do, provide, give me?" They get what it is they come for, and leave; not adding or giving or providing a thing.

And then, there are people like Wes and Nicole.

They walked in our door a little less than a year ago, and went to work. They just became part of us as easily as if they'd been born to us. Their quiet nature and steadfast involvement made such a good impression, and we grew to love them. And they us, so I hear. It was meant to be a brief relationship, while Nicole did her two year program at school, Wes biding him time. But they didn't just show up and do their obligatory attendance - they came to work.

As time passed, we realized that God had dropped them in our laps, and we'd better show our faith and intelligence. You see, Wes has his degree in ministry - but he never pushed or hinted or begged. He just ministered as the opportunity presented itself. And we grew to love him more. Another congregation was interested in him, which would have probably been more money and less commute for Nicole, but they picked us! And now, he is on our staff - doing a wonderful job, with more excitement being shown in the youth than we've seen in years. It is wonderful to behold.

Thank you, Father, for blessing us with this sweet, Godly couple! I just hope we bless their lives a portion of what they have done for us.

Hopefully, it's going to last a lot longer than Nicole's two year program!!