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Brianna Kauffman

KIDMIN ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

Organize the behind-the-scenes administrative tasks for KidMin to make sure everything is set up to run smoothly each week. Also occasional coloring, crafting, and practicing self-discipline by not eating the kids' snack supply.

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Family: Married to Matt since March 2020 and our son Ezra

Education: Bachelor's Degree in Communication Studies from Millersville University

Previous Places of Work: Chick-fil-A, Paul B. Zimmerman


FAVORITES:

  • Snack Food/Candy: I have a major sweet tooth, especially for anything that is pretty much just straight-up sugar and that a 7-year-old would love (Smarties, lollipops, cotton candy, etc)
  • Coffee Shop: Mill 72 in Manheim
  • Podcast or Streaming Content: The Bible Project, Knowing Faith
  • Season of the year: Fall - I love wearing jeans, sweatshirts, and boots!
  • Time of day: Early morning - I love watching the world outside wake up.
  • Sports Team: The only sports team I follow now is Ohio State Football (you can blame my husband)
  • Hobby, Recreational Activity, or Sport to play: I love to write, hike, and I'm slowly getting better at taking care of a garden.
  • Place in the world: Home, usually


LEAST FAVORITES:

  • Season: Summer - it's nice at first, but gets old after about 3 weeks


GET TO KNOW ME:

As a child, what did you want to be when you grew up?: First a banker, then a lawyer, then a teacher

If I could do anything for a day, I would:
Sit at my desk at home, sipping coffee and writing

Name a bucket list item you would like to accomplish before you die:
Write/publish a novel

Carmen Walton

ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT FOR WORSHIP ARTS & MOBILIZATION


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Family: Married to Justin with our four children, Norah, Elise, John, and Isaac

Education: Bachelor of Science in Industrial Systems Engineering, Bachelor of Arts in French from Virginia Tech.

Previous Places of Work:
Linden Hall School for GIrls, St. Anne's-Belfield School (VA)


FAVORITES:

  • Food: protein/veggie/grain bowl
  • Snack Food/Candy: dark chocolate, peanut butter
  • Beverage: coffee, sparkling water
  • Restaurant in Lancaster County: Himalayan Curry & Grill, Luca
  • Coffee Shop: Prince St. Cafe, Cafe Arabella
  • Children's Book: The Story of Ferdinand, Last Stop on Market Street
  • Quote: "If I find in myself desires which nothing in this world can satisfy, the only logical explanation is that I was made for another world." C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity
  • Movie: Greatest Showman and watching the live production recording of Hamilton
  • TV Show: Parenthood, Shark Tank, This Is Us
  • Worship Song/Hymn: "Great Is Thy Faithfulness"
  • Place to pray: On my front porch (weather permitting!)
  • Season of the year: Spring
  • Time of day: Morning
  • Hobby, Recreational Activity, or Sport to play: Going to the gym, ballet, family bike rides and walks to Greco's
  • Sports Teams: Any sports teams my kids are on
  • Place in the world: France


GET TO KNOW ME:

One thing that fascinates me: The various cultures and languages around the world.

How does God speak to you?: Through quiet whispers of the everyday moments.

If I could do anything for a day, I would: Exercise, get coffee and a pastry, do a fun family activity, have a delicious meal, and finish with going to see a live dance or musical performance.

Name a bucket list item you would like to accomplish before you die: Visit at least one country from every continent.

A place you volunteer, outside LEFC: I'm treasurer for my daughter's soccer team

What inspires you? Seeing people live lives of faith, sacrifice, kindness, and courage.

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