It is my great pleasure to write this blog, although with a little sadness. For those who don’t know, I’m expecting a baby in a couple of months and have thus resigned from my position as Ministry Co-ordinator. Although I will miss my job in the office, I am looking forward to motherhood and am also thrilled to introduce you to Julie Nicholson who will be stepping in as the new Ministry Co-ordinator from July 7.
It’s an exciting time for the ministry team as they welcome Julie on board. We heard from Julie on Sunday and I have tried to capture as much information from her interview below:
So Julie, tell us a bit about yourself and what you have been doing for the past few years…
About this time 3 years ago, I was a missionary in a tribal village in the south of the Philippines. I found myself back in Australia and ‘passing through’ Kyogle, where I ended up staying and living for a time. I also got a job working in an accountants firm in Lismore, then subsequently moved into Lismore to live.
In a couple of weeks you’ll be taking over from Jillian as Ministry Co-ordinator. For those who aren’t aware, what is the role of the MC at SCPC?
The title of the job is fairly self explanatory: the role of the Ministry Co-ordinator is to co-ordinate the ministries of our church. As there is a lot of administration that comes with being a larger church with many ministries it’s an enabling and supporting role to both full-time staff and everyone else involved in the ministries of our church.
How are you feeling about joining the ministry team, and what can we be praying for?
I’m nervously excited about joining the ministry team at Southern Cross as my job here will be somewhat different to what I’ve been used to for the past few years and there will be a lot to learn in a short time. Please pray for me (and the rest of the staff!) as I settle in, that I will learn the ropes quickly and won’t be too overwhelmed by all the detail.
We understand you’ll be getting in touch with our church family via phone soon…what’s that all about?
I’ll be phoning everyone in our church family during my first couple of months as Ministry Co-ordinator. This is for a number of reasons: firstly, to introduce myself to you (for those who don’t already know me); secondly, to get an idea of the ministries and/or roles you already have within the church family; and thirdly, to ask you about any interests you may have in joining existing ministries within our church family. I’m looking forward to it!
Julie will commence as Ministry Co-ordinator on Monday July 7 and can be contacted during the week via email at julie@scpc.org.au or by phone (02) 6621 3655.
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9 responses so far ↓
1 mark tirris
// Jun 23, 2008 at 7:27 pm
good job jill and looking forward to it julie!
2 Nicky Pryor
// Jun 26, 2008 at 4:46 pm
Thanks for all your work Jill! You’ve done a great job over the past 18 months working for the church.
Julie you’ve got some big (not literally) shoes to fill, but i’m really looking forward to it. We’ll be praying for you as you start this new adventure. Can’t wait for the sound of that laugh…
3 Rachael
// Jun 28, 2008 at 3:09 am
Jill, you’ve done a spectacular job! I look forward to meeting baby Coutts soon.
Julie, I’m sure you will settle in and learn the ropes quickly. I’m also sure sure that you will be keeping those boys at the office (and some girls) in line…no putting up with their shenanigans!
Praying for you both as you take the next step God has planned for you!
Nice pic by the way Jules…you look right at home
4 Peter Yock
// Jun 29, 2008 at 3:15 pm
Thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks thanks - THANKS! - thanks Jill! You’ve done a wonderful job, and I’m one of many people who you’ve gone out of your way to serve again and again. Thanks! We’ll miss “Southern Cross Jill…”
…and welcome aboard “Southern Cross Julie”! I look forward to pestering you with annoying little jobs day after day after… no, really, am looking forward to having you serve us in this new way - thanks for being willing!
A few tips:
- Yell at Matt when he’s late (it’s good for him)
- Tell Ryan not to eat Devon anymore
- When you open your email, just hit ‘delete’ a lot of times
- If you say ‘yes’ to everyone who offers you a piece of cake, you won’t be in the job for long
I’m sure you’ll pick it all up on the way…
5 Julie Nicholson
// Jun 29, 2008 at 7:22 pm
Hey guys, just wanted to thank you all for your comments with special thanks to Yocky for the wonderful advice he passed on. It certainly is going to be very interesting! I think I’m still looking forward to it.
6 Bronwyn
// Jul 2, 2008 at 9:32 am
Jillian, thanks for all your work in the office and in particular your help to MOPS. Best wishes in your new job as mum & look forwarding to seeing you @ MOPS soon.
Julie, welcome. I look forward to working with you in our ministry.
7 Rachael
// Jul 23, 2008 at 4:40 am
Julie - You’ve got quite the setup for yourself at Park Ave. It’s so great that you are loving your new job so much! You’ve settled in so quickly…and that little fan on your desk is fantastic! (and rather amusing)
I’ll keep on praying for you as you continue to ‘learn the ropes’. Congrats on not stuffing up the service sheets or power point yet either…except for failing to mention that mail-out day…nobody’s perfect though…
8 Julie Nicholson
// Jul 24, 2008 at 2:28 pm
Rach, you’re a gem, thanks - by the way what were you doing putting a comment in at 4.40am..
9 Rachael
// Jul 25, 2008 at 1:43 pm
I went to bed at 5am that day…I was working on an assignment…talk about commitment!
Hope you’re having a good week Jules! See you Sunday!
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