Today is the last Munger Sunday on staff for Jake Porter and Rosemary Cole.

Jake (who is preaching today) was on the Munger staff for 9 1/2 years. Rosey was on staff for 6 years.

I am so grateful for them both and hate that I can’t be there today to thank them in person.

The challenge for me is not knowing what to say about them, the challenge is to keep it brief!

Jake Porter is a man of complete integrity. I’d like to apply to him what Jesus says about Nathaniel in John 1—”a man in whom there is no deceit.” I know no one more ready to be honest about himself. He loves the Lord, his family, his church, and his friends is a whole-hearted way. He will readily take a burden on himself in order to bless someone else.

Rosemary Cole is a woman whom I completely trust. She was my assistant and I can’t say anything better than this: when she was meeting or talking or corresponding with someone on my behalf, I knew that that person would feel valued, respected, and preferred. Working with her was a precious gift! She is a modest, humble, background player who only wants to make other people better.

Well done, friends. I am so grateful for you. Your constant kindness to me made my life sweeter.