BEHIND THE SCENES Cynthia & Carl Spruill
Most of my days begin at 5:15 when I decide to hit the snooze button the first time. I am not a morning person, and I often take my time before I am finally willing to get up. Once I hit the floor, it’s full speed ahead. Fortunately, all our kids attend school within a couple of miles of our house, so getting them there in the mornings is a breeze! I have the privilege of working in the intermediate school office, where I get the bonus of meeting children and families from the community. I spend time praying and reading through devotional material during my lunch hour. I can sit a few moments with God before tackling the rest of my day. My “work days” end at 4:00, but depending on the day of the week, I head off to do a plethora of things. On Mondays, I meet with young women for mentoring and discipleship. Carl and I often meet with a young couple for counseling and discipleship on Tuesday evenings. On Wednesdays, I go from work to the church to meet for worship practice. Our mid-week Bible studies begin at 6:30, but we don’t typically leave church until 8:30 because many people stay afterward and fellowship. Praise God! On Thursdays, we either go on visitation, or catch up on everything from housework to admin work for the church. Fridays and Saturdays host various events, including band concerts, football games, graduation ceremonies and parties, and helping members move. Some Saturdays we clean up the church property or do renovations at the church. Presently, we are planning our first VBS and E-Team Hawaii! On Sundays, I’m at church by 8:45. After church, we often have lunch with various families. This past Sunday afternoon was spent at Home Depot gathering supplies for VBS, then helped with decorating. We live a busy life, but we are honestly encouraged and blessed by what God is doing here. We know He has called us to be here, and we will continue to persevere, working in love and under His guidance. Will you continue to pray for us? Our biggest encouragement has always been the church’s unwavering support through prayer and giving. We certainly cannot do this alone.
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