Heavenly gifts

When Georgia Kate Pugh was just old enough to join Cubbies mid-year, Jason and Nicole Pugh did not know how much Cubbies would change their lives for the better. “We were asked to volunteer when Georgia Kate entered the program mid-year,” Nicole shared. That has led to an enriched experience for Jason and Nicole and their children, Georgia Kate who is eight years old and their son Will who is six.

This family of four does a lot of things together. Jason said that the connection is better when Mom and Dad do it too. That goes from coaching basketball to participating in church activities. The fact that the entire family is a part of Awana has also strengthened their connection to the church. A connection is paramount in this family.

Jason did not grow up in the church and says he owes his walk with God to a friend in high school. He wants his children to be that same type of friend to others by immersing them in the word. Nicole echoes their commitment and knows that as a child who grew up in the church, what a difference it can make in children’s lives.

But the surprise for Jason and Nicole was how interacting with Awana provided them a larger community of friends beyond the connections made in Sunday School and worship time. They think of their time volunteering with Awana as heavenly gifts. And in turn, they are sharing the gifts they were given with others which is very rewarding for the entire family.

If you would like to share your gifts and volunteer, contact the director of Children’s Ministry, Sarah Savage at ssavage@FirstChurchTulsa.org. Nicole and Jason will tell you it is truly a gift!