Friends Spotlight on Beth Beechy and Jocelyn Hamsher
Meet Beth Beechy - I don't think I have ever seen her without a smile! She describes herself as 'up-beat' and all who know her would immediately agree that she's bubbly from head to toe. It's one of the many things I love about Beth. If you have ever been to one of our events and seen her on the worship team you'll understand when I say she knows how to worship the Lord. Oh, I'm not talking about her singing voice (which is lovely) or upraised hands or whatever posture comes to mind when I mention worship. It's not about form or function. It's about passion. A life lived for the Lord. A love that permeates every area of life. That's our Beth!That vibrance carries into her life as wife, mother, and bookkeeper. If you are a regular here on our website I'm sure you've enjoyed her as she shares her heart in a regular blogging post called "Confessions of a Peace Lover". She's one of the founding members of Circle of Friends and you can also hear her often on the radio with other members of COF at ten a.m. on WNPQ 95.9 the Light.
Little known facts about Beth: Her childhood nickname (I love it!) was 'Betsy Brutle Broat'. She set her sights on her husband when she was in sixth grade (I don't want to give away ages here - but it was the year I graduated from high school!) and will celebrate twenty-six years of marriage this year. She wanted to be a teacher or nurse when she grew up - and as a mother of five she is exactly that!
If you see her at one of our functions (or even 'out and about') say hello to her. I know she'll bless your life as she has mine, and many, many others.
This is Jocelyn Hamsher. Doesn't she look like she could have been a cheerleader? (I don't know if she was - I'll have to check that out!) She's our Event Hostess and Bible Teacher for many of our conferences. She's also a Registered Nurse, Chaplain, and Board Certified Biblical Counselor. Mother of 3 boys, she is also a Pastor's wife. She is one gifted lady! But I think one of her greatest gifts is her compassionate heart.
Joc's heart is to touch the lives of women with God's love - and God is using her to do just that by her example and her teaching, by living whole-heartedly for the Lord she serves so well. In all of this, I have found one of the things I most appreciate is her authenticity. I love that she is vulnerable and transparent enough to share her struggles, and that her foundation in the Word is strong enough to lead her to obedience even in the hard circumstances. In the short time I have known her she has encouraged me again and again. I know she blesses many others with that same encouragement.
She describes herself as 'fun' and I couldn't agree more! When you're with Jocelyn you are sure to be laughing. She always looks so lovely and put together, you might be surprised to know that her favorite day includes lounging around in her PJ's. What doesn't surprise me is the rest of her 'perfect day' includes a cup of coffee and some serious study time in God's Word. She loves hanging out with her family - and her husband's flirting still makes her blush!
I think Colossians 2:2,3 describes the heartbeat of these two lovely ladies, and the heart of Circle of Friends ministries as well.
My purpose is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ, in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.
It is their passion to serve, their deep love for other women, and their willingness to sacrifice their time and talents that help COF to minister to the needs of the women of our community. I thank God for their friendship and for the opportunity and privilege to serve along side them.
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