Children's Ministry
Kari
Jane Smith joined the staff as the Director of Children's Ministry in
August 2001. She is a native Texan, but most of her childhood was spent
in Roswell, New Mexico. The First Baptist Church in Roswell was were
Kari Jane heard the good news of Jesus Christ and was baptized at about
twelve years of age. It was after her junior year of college at Texas
Tech that she and Richard Smith were married and moved to Sherman,
Texas. Kari Jane completed her degree in Elementary Education at the
University of North Texas in 1981. Texas was their birth place for
their two children, but an adventure lasting ten years made Minnesota a
childhood home for Rachel and David Smith. During those years in
Minnesota, Kari Jane served as Sunday School teacher, Bible study
leader, choir member and worship leader at a couple of different
churches in addition to shoveling tons of snow. She was the head
teacher at a Christian Pre-school and worked with children and parents
at two major hospitals in Minneapolis. The Smith's came back to Texas
in 1997 and presently reside in Garland.
If I could snap my fingers and appoint the next President of the United States
along with 5 other key leaders to lead our country from among anybody in our
nation’s history, the next President and additional 5 leaders would be...
Condaleza Rice - for experience and wisdom
my smart logical husband in a crisis
Susan McCullough - think outside the box and laugh all the way
Robin Pratt - she can stretch one dollar into $10.00
Christy Botens - keep everyone organized and cheer them on and care about those that may be left behind.
Michele Roberts to ask all the questions!
When it comes to spring cleaning … I do it
Right now I am
reading … Too Small to Ignore by Dr. Wess Stafford of Compassion International
My favorite book beside the Bible is…hmmm..better stick with that one!
When I think of the “greatest,” the first thing that comes to my mind is…because...My parents….they love!
One thing in life that is working for me is… my Guest Bathroom shower
One thing in life that is not working for me is… My Master Bathroom shower
What is the most memorable quote you have heard or read recently?
"The church is not the family and the family is not the church."
If I were in the unfortunate situation, my last meal would be…given away because I would not need food!
If I were given all the needed talents and abilities, I would be the lead singer of 2nd Chapter of Acts…but not the lead. That will always and forever belong to Annie. I would simply sing with her!
The most recent/or most frequently played music on my ipod was…
Ramsie Schick singing her songs:
Sleeve, Unashamed, All Evil, Testify, My
Love, Personally There.
The one box set that I would take with me on a desert island to watch would be ... is there electricity? I would take books
My favorite color is…because…Chrome, because it is shiny!!
One of the hardest things you’ve gone through that I don’t mind sharing…The
last 4 years
One thing people might never know about me if I didn’t tell I once had long straight honey blond
hair!!
