Staff Updates
Jane H. Boatright: In January of 2016 our daughter Caroline married Drew Johnson. In April our daughter and son-in-law Emily and Ryan Moody welcomed their fourth child, Virginia, into their home. Our daughter Anna Gross dealt with a number of health problems and was diagnosed with Complex Regional Pain Syndrome and began treatment for that condition.
Francis V. Daniell The Daniells are thankful for God’ s goodness in 2016. Judy continues to teach Pre-K at Veritas Academy two days a week. She is also involved in and blessed by the Women’ s Bible Study on Tuesdays at I. P. C. Jennifer entered her senior year at UGA in the fall of 2016. She plans to enroll in graduate studies in Linguistics at Payap University in Chiang Mai, Thailand, after graduation. She plans to go there in July of 2017.
Joshua M. Espinosa In January of 2016 things were going as smooth as it could go for a family of five. THEN February came, and Lauren and I found out that she was pregnant. A few weeks later, we found out that she was not only pregnant, but pregnant with TWINS, and not only pregnant with twins, but pregnant with twin GIRLS! On September 22, 2016, Faith and Evangeline were born. We celebrated Joshua turning 11, Caleb turning 9, and Isaac turning 5. Caleb and Isaac joined their big brother at Veritas Academy. Our second anniversary of our being at I. P. C. rolled around in June. We are truly grateful for the opportunity to be in Savannah and especially be a part of the warm, hospitable family at Independent Presbyterian Church. So how was 2016 for us? HA. It has been adventurous.
Amy R. Martin: Conrad is in his senior year of college at Birmingham-Southern College majoring in Business Marketing. Rebecca and her husband Jimmy are also living in Birmingham, Alabama. Jimmy is a Financial Analyst with Regions Bank, and Rebecca has started her own design studio. Charlie accepted a position with Wayne Brothers in the fall of this year, which allowed him to return to the concrete construction industry.
A. Paul Rodgers: My family and I are very thankful that in 2016 we completed our third year at our church. Independent means so much to us.
There were several firsts for our family in 2016. Our oldest daughter completed her first year of high school. Sarah Blake attends the Savannah Arts Academy. Sarah Blake also had her first job by serving as a counselor for Fresh Air Home. In the fall, our third child, sixth-grader Marley, came under my supervision in the student ministry. With Marley accompanying older sister Sarah Blake and older brother Drew, this means for the first time more of our kids are with me, than with their mother, during student ministry events. William, our caboose as we often call him, is in the third grade at Veritas Academy. Jan began her fourth year as the fifth-grade teacher at Veritas Academy.
I am also very thankful to God for the love shown to her and to my children by the congregation of I. P. C. Your encouragement to us, your affection shown to us and your prayers for us are not taken for granted. These graces are evidence of your love for our Savior and His love operating through you. For such grace, we are eternally grateful. Thank you.
Timothy D. Shaw: The Shaw family is so happy to be at I. P. C. Our family is loved and encouraged and cared for so well by this congregation. Over the last year, Annie turned two, Levi was born, and we have become committed to staying here beyond our original plan. Abby has loved the Women ' s Bible Study and all the opportunities for fellowship and ministry that we enjoy. Please continue to pray for us in this new year as
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