This week officially begins the retirement of our faithful office manager, Deena Brand. Deena has been with WOAK since the very first flipping of the big switch, 27 years ago. Over the years, she has become infused with the ministry of this radio station, and has become the foundational personality of WOAK. Her ministry was much more than simply being a phone answerer, record keeper, bill payer, announcer, and keeper of the office. She went way beyond the call of duty and became a counselor and friend to hundreds of listeners who talked with her on the phone or who came by for a visit. Many of you have received a birthday or sympathy card from her, and I know her heart has been for you as much as it has been for the workings of WOAK.
So, a new day dawns, and WOAK still carries on, as I hope it will when I'm gone. Our new secretary, Stephanie Curry, has a heart for the ministry too. She's excited about learning all there is to know about managing a radio station office, and has already incorporated some great ideas.
I hope that you welcome her and that you continue to feel free to call her with your prayer requests or special needs. You can email her a "welcome" letter to sc@woak.com, which I know she'll appreciate.
