Helping Babies

I am hoping for a post on your blog seeking help with nursery work. I've been very encouraged to get several responses from my bulletin announcement last Sunday. However, due to summer schedules, new space to staff, and the regular turnover of nursery staff (both because of pregnancies and workers leaving for other reasons), we need at least 20 new workers to fill the summer schedule. Would you be willing to encourage Tenth members in their responsibility to the children of our church? I know that serving in the nursery is only one of those ways - however it is one of the most vital for the overall functioning of the church on Sundays and is dependent on regular volunteer involvement.

I know you like interesting facts to include on your blog. Regarding our high birth rate, the top months of the past 2 years were June '04 and December '05, each with 9 births. We have 44 2005 birthdays on the nursery roster and at least 17 babies already born in 2006. 30-35 volunteers serve each week in the nurseries.

(From Marion: With the example of our senior minister and younger ministers, this pace of new children is likely to continue. If you have never help, please consider Kristen Harnley's request. I think you would be seeing a rotation duty of once every 4-6 weeks, maybe even less. Volunteer help is an ongoing need and whatever time you can give would help. Kristen would discuss with you what would be involved and you would not be thrown in any situation alone, but would have experienced volunteers with you. Contact Kristen at kharnly@msn.com or 610.449.0353).