April 17th, 2026 | Rev. Rachel Williams

Beloved Friends,

               Today, I am going to take the opportunity to share about one of the many support systems I have that makes it possible for me to do full-time ministry, and that is the Lamb Early Education Center. Many of you may not know this story, but the week that I accepted the appointment to come to Memorial was the same week that I found out I was pregnant with Aidan. It felt too early to tell staff. It felt too early to tell anyone, but as we dropped off Austin on his first day at Lamb I told Renee and Cindy, our wonderful director and associate director, that I would need an infant spot in the summer if one came available. Since he was five months old, Aidan has thrived at Lamb, as did Austin during his time at the school.

               Lamb has been a ministry of the church for over fifty years, but it often flies under the radar of the congregation unless you have a child or grandchild attending. Nearly a dozen staff currently care for thirty-nine children with the encouraging news that we should be adding a new class in the fall. As we kick off the summer, starting with Teacher Appreciation Week from May 4th to May 8th, my hope is that we as a church congregation can continue to celebrate and support the wonderful work that Lamb does every weekday, nearly fifty-two weeks a year.

One way we can do this is by bringing in gift cards to the church office before May 4th to support our teachers. Another way is to talk with me about ways you can offer in-kind donations or volunteer with Lamb. Finally, one of the greatest ways to share about the goodness of Lamb is to hear stories and share those stories with anyone who might be looking for a community for their children. We have loving staff. We have a wonderful curriculum. And we are looking forward to some fresh and new happenings over the summer. I hope you will eagerly join us on this journey!

With grace and peace,

Pastor Rachel