Kay Parker

Church: Lapeer Free Methodist Church

Nominated by Sarah of Lapeer
Our pastor's wife, Kay, has stood alongside her husband, Paul, in ministry over the last 27 years. They have planted churches, revived broken situations and allowed God to move through them into the lives of every person they've worked with. Ten months ago, their lives changed forever. Pastor Paul had an old shoulder injury that needed to be addressed. Through complications with the surgery and recovery, his short term memory has been affected, while migraines and seizures have become an almost weekly occurrence. After months of testing and consultations, Pastor Paul and Kay were told last week that, pending a miracle, the damage to his brain was irreversible. On Sunday morning, they stood together and addressed the congregation with confidence: "God is a God of miracles and we will continue to trust Him with our futures."
Throughout the entire process, Kay has remained a pillar of strength. She is confident in God's love, mercy and plan for her husband's life. As Pastor Paul and Kay seek God together, they continue to serve as a reminder to those around them of His unfailing power.

Nominated by Rich of Lapeer
Thank you Smile FM for this opportunity to honor our pastor’s wife. With your help we would like to honor Kay Parker of Lapeer. Kay is married to Paul Parker and serving at the Free Methodist Church in Lapeer. Kay is an amazing godly woman. This past year has been an unusually difficult for the Parkers. Kay’s husband Pastor Paul is currently dealing with a brain injury and is on a medical leave of absence. During this time, Kay has been a wonderful example of trusting God, faithfulness and grace. She has continued to fill all the roles God has called her to in the church. Some examples include; leading a worship team, chaperoning a youth mission trip, helping a new children’s ministry leader get established, and working in VBS just to name a few. Kay is always working hard to bring out the best in others, while never seeking to bring attention or credit to herself. She is a great example of Christ's love to her church family, children and grandchildren. In addition to these duties she works very hard as the executive assistant to the church conference superintendent. As executive assistant, Kay is the daily connection to all the churches in the East Michigan Conference. She serves each church in the conference.
Although all pastor’s wives deserve to be honored, I think Kay Parker would have to be at the top of the list. It would be so nice if something unexpected and good could happen to her. This small act of kindness from SMILE.FM and Imlay City Gem and Diamond would not only bless Kay, but would also be a blessing to those of us that wish we could do more for her. The Pearls would be fantastic, but even more valuable than any Pearls, are the prayers of the SMILE.FM staff, family and listeners. Please hold the Parkers up before the lord. Things happen when God’s people pray.