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2025 has truly been a year of new seasons, change, growth, and pruning for Ma’s vir Wellington.

During the third quarter, from our Board right through to every staff member, we took time to pause and reflect deeply on what servant leadership really means. Working in community is never easy—but we continue to stand on God’s Word, knowing that we are His hands and feet, building into His Kingdom, not our own.

As Psalm 127:1 reminds us,

“Unless the LORD builds the house, its builders labour in vain.”

As a team, we went back to basics—evaluating ourselves as a Board, as a team, and as individuals—to ensure that we remain aligned with Ma’s vir Wellington’s vision:

To create an atmosphere of God’s love where people can experience and know Him.

The Board and ExCom also revisited our core values and made some policy adjustments to ensure that in everything we do, we stay true to them—placing Jesus at the centre, treating all people with love and respect, working in unity, and remaining trustworthy and accountable for all that God has placed in our hands.

With this heart, we hosted our Annual General Meeting, which was a beautiful and well-attended gathering. Parents from both our Children’s Ministry and Avodah Program, along with our volunteers, joined us in a full house. We took the time to share our 2024 – 2025 statistics, explain why we make certain decisions, and outline our plans for the future.

It was a fruitful and transparent session that helped clear up any misconceptions about what we do and where we serve. Parents had the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts, reinforcing the importance of open communication in our community. Misunderstandings can easily arise, but together, we were able to reaffirm our purpose and vision for Carterville and New Rest.

I would like to extend my heartfelt gratitude to my team and our Board for their grace, patience, and commitment during this time of small but meaningful changes—changes that I believe will bear great fruit in the seasons to come.

As we look forward to the final quarter of this year, I am filled with hope and gratitude.
God is good, and His unfailing love endures forever.

With love,
Salome Langmann
Chief Executive Officer