Train 'Em Up

Every Wednesday night at Nite Life, families gather for a meal, laughter fills the building, and at the front door you’ll almost always find a friendly face ready to welcome you. For years, that face has often been our deacon, Joe Krivjansky. He’s a steady presence, faithfully greeting and helping collect meal money week after week.

But this past Wednesday, something special happened. Joe had a young helper at his side—Braxtin Erwin, son of Tyler and Kelli. Braxtin came with plenty of excitement and a big smile, eager to serve. Joe and fellow volunteer Jenny Kessler stepped back and let him take the lead, coaching him along the way. They showed him how to count change, keep track of payments, and greet each family that came through the door. Of course, Braxtin didn’t need much encouragement to strike up conversation—he jumped right in with confidence!

It was a sweet picture of what the church is meant to be: one generation passing along both skills and a servant’s heart to the next. Thank you, Braxtin, for reminding us that no one is too young to serve.

And if you’d like to get involved, we’d love to find a place for you too!