NAOBC For Life Spotlight – Karen Cook

When you are a member at NAOBC, no matter where God takes you, the love for NAOBC remains. It’s part of your DNA. Periodically we’ll spotlight women who were former members – see where they are today and what NAOBC means to them. Today we’re meeting Karen Cook.

Q: Tell a little about yourself – family, occupation (if applicable), etc. 

A: My husband, Hans, and I have been married for 27 years and have 4 daughters ranging in age from 25 to 3. I have worked a variety of jobs throughout my adult life, but right now I’m focusing on homemaking, homeschooling our high school senior, and caring for a three year old at 50 years old.

Q: When did you attend NAOBC? What brought you to NAOBC?

A: We joined NAOBC in 2013 while Hans was attending seminary. We needed a church with an active youth and children’s ministry and NAOBC fit that bill and more. With the increase in the ability to work remotely during the pandemic, we were able to move from Louisville in September 2020 to Maine to be closer to Hans’ parents and our oldest daughter, Jessica, who had moved to Maine for college.

Q: Where did you serve while at NAOBC?

A: I served in the nursery on Sunday mornings (my favorite age group was the two year olds). I also helped during VBS and AWANA on Wednesday nights. Behind the scenes, I served in our BFG (IC3) sending out prayer requests and announcements, volunteering for Fall Festival and other church-wide activities, helping with snacks, and keeping our BFG supplied with coffee and paper goods.

Q: What memory from your time at NAOBC means the most to you still today?

A: We forged some pretty special friendships through our BFG. We were loved on and supported through a variety of trying times in our lives. Our friends stood with us, prayed with us, and helped in practical ways.

Q: What is one thing you loved about NAOBC?

A: One of many things we loved about NAOBC was the sense of community and belonging. NAOBC will always have a special place in our hearts.