Music and Worship
Julia B. Hansen
Director of Music and Worship
Dear members of St. John,
Greetings to you in the name of Jesus Christ.
First, let me say thank you. It has been my privilege to work with and for this congregation for the last two years, as we have sought to share the Gospel of Christ with the world. The family of St. John has cared and supported my family as we have worked side by side with you, and I am so very grateful to have had this opportunity.
Therefore, it is with a heavy heart that I am resigning as the Director of Music and Worship at St. John. In August, I began work as the director of the Brenham Junior High and Brenham High School choirs. I had hoped to balance my two positions so that I could do both effectively. However, the reality is that working for both the church and the school leaves me little time to spend with my daughter, Layla. Seeing in my students how quickly the years pass, I cannot continue to be away from my daughter any more than is necessary.
It grieves my heart to have to leave my position at St. John. I have spent much time in prayer and have sought the advice of those wiser than myself about what I should do. And though I have loved leading music at St. John—working with our accompanists, singers, council, and staff—I know that I my role as Layla’s mother must come first.
With the council’s approval, I will be finishing out this calendar year as your Director of Music and Worship. I am looking forward to our upcoming music and worship events, especially the celebration of Christmas.
I hope that you will continue to support me in this decision, as you have in the past. Please know that Layla and I are dedicated members of this family of St. John. My laying down of this role will allow us the time to be here together more, not less.
Thank you, and God bless you,
Julia B. Hansen
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