Dear Julabeth,
On behalf of our students and their families, THANK YOU!!! The uniforms you provided could not have come at a better time. I was getting multiple requests for uniforms on a daily basis and I still am. Almost all of the clothing has already been distributed to a family in need. And don’t think I forgot to mention the supplies – My goodness! You all donated so many! Let me just tell you that not only our students are benefiting. Our teachers were thrilled to learn that they can count on the supplies you donated to equip their classrooms. So many of our staff spend out-of-pocket on supplies that they depend on to have a successful learning environment (because their students can’t afford to buy them). Your generous donations have truly made a campus-wide impact. Please extend our gratitude to everyone involved.
Attached is a picture of a student who was sent by his teacher this morning because he was hungry. Once we got to talking he mentioned he needed supplies too. Just an example of how our partnership benefits students on a daily basis.
Have a wonderful day and !!! Thank You, Thank You, Thank You!!!
Ana de la Tejera
Larkspur Elementary
Family Specialist
Hi! My name is Happy Wilson, and I am so blessed with the privilege of serving as the Director of Family Ministries and love being a part of the amazing things that happen here at St. George! My love for children’s ministries began many years ago when I was a stay-at-home mom and volunteered in many roles throughout the church from Sunday school teacher, children’s chapel leader, VBS station leader to VBS Director.
In 2011, I became an official member of the staff when I accepted the part-time position of Children & Family Ministries Coordinator. As the children’s program grew, so did my role and I was named Director of Family Ministries. In this role, it has been my goal to equip every child with the knowledge and desire to reflect Christ through their lives. It is important for every child, no matter their age, to recognize that God wants to use them for His purpose and glory each and every day; at church, at home, at school, when they are with others and when they are alone. It is an honor to continue this work in a place that has been a loving church home for me and my family for the past 21 years! My husband, Bart Wilson, and I have 15 yr. old twins, Sophie & Sully, who have grown up in the church and recently graduated from St. George School in May of 2018. They are now paving their own paths at 2 different high schools: Tom C. Clark & Antonian College Preparatory High School! While our lives are crazy busy, our family continues to be deeply involved in the life of this wonderful St. George community! When I am not working at the church, you can find me volunteering at Sophie & Sully’s schools or cheering them on at their team events! I am a proud graduate of Texas A&M University, where Bart and I met, and hope to one day see Sophie & Sully follow in our footsteps and become proud Aggies themselves! My family and I love our Aggies and attend as many A&M games as our schedule allows! We also enjoy traveling, hiking, taking our sweet beagle Bo for walks, and spending time with family in Port Aransas! I gives me great joy to share our lives with the family of St. George!
Submitted by Jessica Miller
I joined the pastoral care ministry when I was just a child. I would go with my mom when she would take flowers, a meal, or communion to someone. She taught me that being in God’s flock didn’t always happen in the church.After becoming part of the St. George Home Eucharistic Ministers, I realized what an important role my mom and I had. Now that I am a mother, I take my six-year-old daughter Brinkley with me to visit and take communion to Ms. R.
My daughter enjoys going over to her house, especially to see all the cats and dogs. The joy this little girl brings is all over everyone’s faces when we walk through the door. Ms. R. loves seeing my daughter. She takes such delight in watching Brinkley grow, talking with her, and seeing the beautiful works of art she brings her.
Since doing this, my daughter asks to pray for Ms. R. at bedtime, so we do. It’s always the same prayer, “to help Ms. R. feel happy.” So whenever we go for a visit, I know it helps Ms. R. feel happy, but it also helps us feel happy, too.
“Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.” Proverbs 22:6.