Farewell to Sara Armstrong

This is my last log as a member of the Northbrook staff. It has been my honor to be of service to this church and its wonderful congregation.

When Rev. Laurie Moeller asked me to apply, I was hesitant. It was an hour’s drive from where I lived at the time and I knew little about Roswell and nothing about this church. It was immediately evident that Northbrook was a warm and welcoming place. So many people came by to just say hello and offer their support. The staff were kind and helpful. I knew I was in the right place.

My role as Financial Administrator had a steep learning curve. The first few months were a blur of new terms, procedures, names, and traditions. Wade Starling, my predecessor, was so patient and willing to answer my questions. His trust and belief in me were fundamental to my success.

I was struck by the tremendous generosity of the congregation both in time and money. Love Serve, Esther Jackson, Trinity Table, Habitat for Humanity, Altar Rail, and the Emergency Assistance Fund reached out to the least, the last and the lost near and far. Northbrook understands what it means to be Jesus to the world. I quickly realized that this was not only where I worked, but this was a faith community I wanted to join. You have celebrated happy times with me, prayed for me and my family during challenging times and always been a source of joy in my life.

The last four years have been rewarding and fulfilling, but it’s time to move on. I will still be active in the church and will keep you informed about what I’m doing. I might surprise you. The finance office will be in the capable hands of Lori Fain. She is a kind, talented and efficient person who will serve Northbrook well. Please stop by and say hello, her door is always open.

There is a song by Drew Holcomb that expresses how I feel about Northbrook UMC. These lyrics say it best:

You gotta find your people
The ones that make you feel alright
The ones you want to stay up with all night
The ones that make you feel whole
​The ones that don’t let you lose your soul
You gotta find your people
The ones that understand you
The ones that lend a hand to you
When you’re together you got nothing to prove
When you’re together you got nothing to lose
You gotta find your people, then you’ll find yourself

Northbrook, you are my people and I thank God that we found each other.

Peace and blessings.
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Sara Armstrong

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