Jeanne Nation 
 
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Employment

    Foothills Baptist Church
            I work at Foothills Baptist Church as the Children's Minister.  I work with the children in grades 1-5. 

    First Baptist Hazel Green
            I worked at First Baptist Hazel Green as the Director of Preschool and Children Ministries from May 2002 until June 2011.  I was in charge of administrating all of the programs for the preschool and children.  I had a wonderful group of volunteers under me that basically ran the programs.  I was there for assistance and to make sure the programs worked together to meet the needs of the children. 

    Christian Academy Preschool
            I worked at Christian Academy Preschool, in Louisville, KY, from September 1998 (when it first opened) until December 2001.  While at Christian Academy, I held a wide variety of responsibilities.  I began as an afternoon teacher for four year olds.  I ended up as a lead teacher for four year olds.  I also taught in the two year old room, while another teacher took a maternity leave.  I worked as curriculum coordinator for the summer of 2000.  I also did an internship for school there.  During my schoolwork, I helped with the record keeping responsibilities.

    Twinbrook Preschool and Childcare Center
            I worked at Twinbrook, in Louisville, KY, from August 1997 through August 1998.  At Twinbrook, I was an afternoon preschool teacher.  I was in charge of planning the afternoon activities for children ages 3-4.  I also worked as a substitute teacher.

    Little Blessings Child Care Center
             I worked at Little Blessings, in Boyle, MS, from January 1997 through July 1997.  I began as a substitue teacher.  I then moved to the toddler class, but I ended up as the preschool teacher.  I had children in my class ranging from ages 2 through 5.

    Cash Services of Dollar Emporium
            I worked at Cash Services of Dollar Emporium in Cleveland, MS from June 1996 through December 1996.  My responsibilities included cashing payroll checks, taking utility payments, and other point of sell items.

    Baptist Student Union of Delta State University
            I worked as secretary for the Baptist Student Union at Delta State University from August 1994 through May 1996.  My responsibilities there included making a weekly mail-out announcing upcoming events.  I also balanced the checkbook and helped prepare quarterly financial statements.

    B & L Service Center
            I worked as secretary for my dad's shop, B&L Service Center in Grenada, MS during the summers of high school.  My responsibilities included light paperwork and small errands.
 

Hobbies
    Sign Language - I enjoying learning sign language.  I taught myself, for the most part, from books.  I also took a few classes through church and school.
    Reading - I enjoying reading.  I like reading Christian books the best, but I also read a lot of John Grisham's books.
    Cross-Stitch - I enjoying cross-stitching.  I made some things for Stephanie, David, and Sarah before they were born, and I made something for Kaylee, but I don't have time to sew very often.
    Piano - I enjoying playing the piano.  I like to play Christian praise music the best.
     Web Design - I have taught myself how to create web pages.  Although this is nothing fancy, I have enjoyed doing it.

Christian Volunteer Work
    Sign Language Interpreter - When we were members at Little Flock Baptist Church, I had the opportunity to help interpret several of their Christmas programs.  We tried to offer sign language interpretation during the worship services, but no one ever came.
    Vacation Bible School - I had the priviledge of working as Vacation Bible School director for Skene Baptist Church in Skene, MS.  It was a wonderful experience.  I also worked on the Association Vacation Bible School Team for the Madison Baptist Association in 2001.  I taught the clinic for older preschool teachers.
    Summer Missions    I went to West Virginia during the summer of 1995 to serve as a Baptist Student Union summer missionary.  I travelled throughout West Virginia.  We did mainly Vacation Bible School and Backyard Bible Clubs.  We also helped with a GA camp one week and a Super Summer Camp.
    Baptist Student Union Council - I had the priviledge of being elected to the Baptist Student Union Leadership  Council.  I began as publicity coordinator.  I also served as Baptist Student Union President.  While involved with BSU, I was a member of the children's ministry team.  We did skits, puppets, and songs for children.  I was also involved in the nursing home ministry.  We would visit several nursing homes in the area and sing for them.
    Pianist - I served as Skene Baptist Church's pianist during 1995-1996.  I played the piano on Sunday mornings, Sunday nights, and Wednesday nights.
    Keyboardist - I played the keyboard for Little Flock Baptist Church on Wednesday nights in 1998.
    Five Year Old Choir Leader - I taught five year old choir at Little Flock Baptist Church in 1998, 1999, and 2000.
    Junion Church Teacher - I helped teach Kid's Time at First Baptist Church in Hazel Green, AL.  We taught on a rotational basis for one week at a time.  Kid's Time is designed for children K-3rd grade.
    Nursery Helper - At First Baptist Church, we used volunteers to help staff the nursery.  I served on a rotational basis about once every three months in the nursery department.
    Children's Church - I helped with the Little Kid's Time on a rotational basis too.  Little Kid's Time was held on Sunday morning and nights during the worship service.  It was designed for children ages 3-4.
   

As you can tell, I am very involved in Christian work.  Jesus is the most important person in my life.  If you would like to know more about how to become a Christian, please click here.


 
 

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