Paul Bird-Volunteer of the Month for December 2008!
What words describe out volunteer of the month?
Faithful, consistent and compassionate!
We are excited to announce Paul Bird as our volunteer of the month. Paul has been leading a free karate ministry in our church gym each Tuesday night for five years. This ministry, which involves adults, youth and children, practices self-discipline, goal setting, expanding horizons and leadership. And, unlike most karate programs, it does not involve the usual Eastern philosophy. It incorporates Paul’s faith in Jesus Christ as his Savior and Lord.
Paul, thank-you for your vision and desire to invest in the lives of others for the kingdom. Your weekly wisdom imparted to the karate participants is reaping eternal results.
Paul’s dream is to have a big enough group of Godly instructors to make the classes more of a community-based outreach. Currently, based on the number of volunteers, the class can only meet on Tuesdays. If there were enough volunteers, the karate classes could go mobile and meet at apartment communities and neighborhoods across Brandon.
Interested in this particular life-changing ministry? Contact Paul at 601-591-1524
Comments
By Shirley Johnson on November 19, 2008
Go, Paul, Go!!!
What an asset you have been to FBC Brandon in SO MANY WAYS, but especially the time and heart you have sacrificed for your karate ministry. I have watched from afar and seen the impact this ministry has made on countless young people and adults.
Your positive attitude has uplifted me over and over. I am thankful for the influence, friendship, and blessings you have brought into my life.
Thank you, Jesus, for Paul Bird!!
By Mark Lott on November 19, 2008
Paul, what a blessing you are to God’s Kingdom and FBC, Brandon.
By Deacon on November 19, 2008
Paul, thank you for modeling Christ to the children of Brandon and thank you for your ministry of encouragement. The Lord has blessed many people through your life.
By Scott Thomas on November 21, 2008
Jane Werne last month and Paul Bird this month. What can we say but Thank you Lord for the incredible men and women who serve You at FBC Brandon. When I was about to baptize William Faulkner he said, please ask Paul to come up and stand with me, he has meant so much to my life. That says it all. Prayer, confidentiality, loyalty etc. . . .
By William Faulkner on November 21, 2008
Paul, your example, guidance and friendship have meant so much to me. Thanks for your leadership and service to our church. You’re a blessing to me and my family.
By Mike and Matthew Mulvihill on November 21, 2008
You are awesome, Master Bird. Keep rocking!
Matt and Mike.
By Jarrett Faulkner on November 22, 2008
You have done a great job at karate, around the church, and with people. You have earned this Master Bird. Good Job!
By Kenny Kendrick on November 27, 2008
Thanks for being the Christian witness that you are both at church and on the job. Hooah!!!
By Martie Bird on December 4, 2008
What a blessing you are to others and to me. Your integrity in living out your faith in front of others, but especially at home, challenges and encourages me. You are MY HERO - and I’m honored to be your wife.
By Linda Goodman on December 4, 2008
Paul, I think you already know this- I appreciate you! You sing, you do the karate thing, you teach Sunday lifeGROUPS, you serve our country, you did special things for my mother and me and YOU ARE MARRIED TO MARTIE. I love you and appreciate ALL you do and I thank God for you.