staffing update

I'm very pleased to announce that Angela Payne will be stepping into the role that Shari is vacating, effective this Monday.  Many of you already know and love Angela.  She's been serving in our ministry for a couple of years now, and has been on staff in various roles at PLC for the past few years.

Most recently, Angela has served as the Connections Coordinator in our GroupLife department, coordinating all of our First Impressions teams on the weekends.  Upon hearing about the position in our ministry, Angela prayerfully considered a move, and eventually decided that it was the right one.

From an excerpt that Angela wrote to her First Impressions volunteers:

Just wanted to share some news with all of you.  After a lot of prayer and consideration, I have decided to move into the role of Administrative Assistant within Programming and Production.  I am very excited about what God is calling me to do, but at the same time, sad to leave First Impressions, as I have truly enjoyed working with and getting to know all of you over the past year.  As some of you know, I have loved the time I have been able to volunteer within Programming and Production and this new position will allow me to use my gifts and passion for worship at Prairie Lakes Church as we reach Iowa for Christ.

Angela will transition over the next 4 to 6 weeks, sharing hours between the two departments, gradually increasing her time in Programming and Production.  A special thanks to Gabe Berger and the GroupLife staff - though this will be a difficult transition for them, they are approaching it with an incredible amount of grace and understanding.  It's great to work at a church where a move like this one isn't "high drama."

On a personal note, I'm excited about Angela joining our team for several specific reasons:

• In her previous position, Angela's hours demanded that she work on the weekends.  Now that she's going to be with us, she'll be able to sing on a team again!
• Angela already knows and loves so many of you.  I'm looking forward to her getting to know the rest of you - especially on the technical side of our ministry - and for you to get to know her as well.
• Angela's strengths organizationally and administratively will really help our staff team of artists, where strengths like those are admittedly in short supply!

So, please begin directing your scheduling and other questions to Angela at angela.payne@prairielakeschurch.org.  She'll begin handling the communication with you all immediately.  And join me in welcoming her to our team!