Jan is a smart and deep thinker. You know that verse in the bible that encourages us to rejoice with those who rejoice? That's Jan. She is all about celebrating the success of others. She wants people to know about the good things God is doing in and through you, and she cheers the loudest whenever …
ICU: Martha
Martha is a deeply spiritual woman. I consider her a mystic. She hears from God, and does what God tells her. She is generous with her faith story. Martha is kind and funny and gentle and strong. She sees visions. She speaks truth. Martha is not afraid to wrestle with God. I hold her in high esteem, …
ICU: Marge
I'm just going to say it: Marge is one of my most favorite people. She has taught me so much about her season of life and, as a result, I'm learning to live better in my own. My own season. My own skin. My own place in the Body of Christ. I think everyone needs a friend like Marge. She doesn't mince …
ICU: Susan
Susan and H worked very closely over the past few years. Susan served as the Moderator of our church for an extended period of time, until the very last day of 2012. She works as an accountant for a cancer center in Lincoln, and she teaches Sunday School to children in our church. Susan grew up in …
ICU: Lori
Lori is an encourager. And, she's an introvert, like me. I love her. This woman is brilliant. She taught economics at one of the Universities in town. One year, Lori and I went together to the NAACP dinner, and Lori knew way more people that I knew. She was introducing me to everyone — walking me …
Meet the ICU: An Introduction
Top row: Deidra, Jan, Janice; Bottom row: Lori, Marge, Martha, Susan It's been two summers since the women's book club from our church went together to see "The Help." Out of that experience, we began having conversations about race, especially as it relates to our congregation. The congregation …