I’m sorry the blog is late today—I’m preparing for the arrival of our new intern on Monday! Yes, after three months as the only person in Young Women’s Ministries, reinforcements are finally on the way. The curse is lifted! Brianne Jurs starts next week as the Young Women’s Ministries intern.

So who is Brianne Jurs? It’s a surprise. Perhaps next week she will make a guest appearance on the blog to tell you a bit about herself. I’m already thinking that she’ll be the guest blogger while I’m gone on vacation next month. I’ll be out of the office for a couple of momentous occasions—my sister’s high school graduation at the beginning of the month, and a vacation to Hungary and Romania later on. I’m attending a wedding in Translyvania, the home of Count Dracula. Perhaps I’ll read the book before I leave. I think the book is actually set in London, though, so it won’t help me much in envisioning my destination.

Okay, back to Brianne. I will say that Brianne has a degree in social and behavioral sciences from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. Better yet, her minors were in gender studies and sociology. She has been working in Bloomington since she graduated in 2003, which is a relatively short hop from Louisville (hence her ability to start so early). I’ll leave the rest for Brianne to share later.

Brianne’s responsibilities will include working with both the Coordinating Committee for NNPCW and the Core Group for REYWT. She will also be responsible for many of the communications coming out of our offices. Sadly, the Spring 2005 issue of Sisters Together (which you can read online at www.pcusa.org/nnpcw/newsletter/index.htm) was my last as editor—it’s her baby now! Finally, Brianne will be the first contact person for those of you just joining NNPCW or REYWT. She will make sure you’re welcomed into the fold.

While Brianne doesn’t yet have a Presbyterian Church e-mail account, we will have a link for it online when we get it. After Tuesday or so, feel free to send her a welcome note. If you can’t wait for that, pass any notes on to me and I’ll give them to her when she comes. Join me in enthusiastically welcoming Brianne to the Network and REYWT!

“The Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger and abounding in steadfast love.” --Psalm 103:8

Kelsey