Friends Spotlight on Faith Jones and Sharon Buccitelli
Behind the scenes at Circle of Friends are some pretty special ladies. Meet my friends Faith and Sharon, who both have a vital part in the leadership of COF...
This is Faith Jones. She is a clinical counselor, licensed social worker, certified traumatologist, and consultant to the COF board. She partners with COF as the Director of New Beginnings Christian Counseling at the Sugarcreek office. Faith is also a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. We are blessed to have her on our leadership team.
If you know Faith, there's no doubt she has brought joy and laughter to your life! "Fun" totally describes her. Her wisdom, humor, and great love for the Lord have blessed friends and clients alike. Her hobbies include mission trips, choir and church activities, antique hunting and playing with her grandson.
Her 'perfect day' includes being on a secluded beach with the waves washing over her, sitting in the sun, or perhaps wading in a cool mountain stream. Her spiritual 'life lesson' that God has been teaching her is that God loves her unconditionally and His strength is made pefect in her weakness. She finds encouragement in lifelong friends, listening to praise and worship music, and reading the Psalms.
Faith is also a member of COF's speaking team and has shared her story of God's faithfulness through great loss and difficult trials. One of her friends describes her this way, "She's an emotional plumbline when life gets out of focus. She's not only an anointed encourager, but a skillful practitioner who uses her biblical foundation to bring perspective, healing and hope to those who come into her care. She tells the truth, in love, and presents practical, obtainable steps to meet goals pertaining to emotional and spiritual health." I couldn't have put it any better!
Meet Sharon Buccitelli. She is our receptionist at the COF office. She has been a great help not only in the office, but also at our events. Her sweet smile and willing servant's heart are an encouragement to all of us and her administrative skills keep us organized. She is an anchor to us in the sometimes chaotic busines of Circle of Friends - we are so thankful to have her on our leadership team!
Sharon is a faithful and devoted friend, a wonderful wife to Mark and mother to Zakree. When she was little she wanted to be a Veterinarian and ended up driving the limo/hearse for a funeral home! She has known the Lord since she was fourteen. Sharon's friends describe her as 'loyal', while she would say she is the type of person who perseveres. Both prove a mainstay in the life of others as God uses her to reach out and minister to all kinds of people.
Someone has put it this way, Sharon is "tenacious in business practice and tenacious in prayer. She's been such an incredible addition to COF and New Beginnings. But more important than her ability to run a tight ship, she has an incredible heart of compassion for hurting young people and has been sowing healthy seeds into the hearts of many."
Her 'perfect day' includes family and friends. She loves taking a packed lunch and going on hikes. (Sounds like that's where 'persevering' comes in handy!) Sharon is someone you can count on and we truly do that at COF.
God loves the pure-hearted and well-spoken; good leaders also delight in their friendship. (the Message, Proverbs 22:11)
Both Sharon and Faith are women who pursue God with a passionate fervor. They are women of kind and gracious words and pure hearts. They bring so much to our circle - adding a depth and dimension that enriches our lives. Thanks for all you do, ladies!
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