NANCY BROOKS!

For the past five years, Nancy Brooks has served on St. Gregory's staff in various positions. She was originally hired to serve in a hybrid role of bookkeeper and office administrator. Her position developed over the years into her serving as our Financial Manager, as well as providing continuing administrative support in areas such as managing our database and overseeing our Office Angels. Nancy has been a servant leader on our staff. She is a CPA who brought clarity and precision to administering the financial life of our church working alongside our treasurer, Gary Paris. Nancy always made sure we were in full compliance with the best practices for financial recordkeeping, which I deeply valued. But she was much more than a financial manager. She daily interacted with members of our congregation and with our guests with Christ-like compassion and care. Nancy also gave generously of her time during normal office hours and off hours. She believed in our mission of transforming hearts and community through Jesus' love and furthered that mission through her competence and commitment. In scripture, we are reminded that administrative gifts are gifts of the Holy Spirit that enable the Body of Christ to function with effectiveness and grace. Nancy exercised those spiritual gifts with a holy beauty. Well done, good and faithful servant. You have made a difference!

Blessings,

Fr. Andrew+