Meet Mr. Joe

Mr. Joe Ruder is a very important person here at Faith Lutheran Preschool in Collierville, Tennessee.  “Mr. Joe,” as he is affectionately known by the students and parents, has been our volunteer preschool greeter every school day for the past five years.  Mr. Joe offers high-fives, hugs and silly greetings to the children and parents each day.  He is quick with a smile, a joke, or words of encouragement.  The children particularly enjoy his silly hat collection which he pulls out many times a year depending on the season or the theme of the month. On the rare occasion when Mr. Joe has been away, the children miss him and can’t wait to see his friendly face when he returns. Mr. Joe is a hugely contributing factor to the first impression visitors get of our school, fostering the idea that Faith Lutheran Preschool is a warm, friendly and inviting school where their children will be loved and cared for daily.  Joe and his wife, Karen Ruder, also have been instrumental in helping to fundraise for the preschool, often hosting parties in their home to help us reach a financial goal for the preschool. Faith Lutheran Preschool is blessed daily by this church member volunteer and we truly appreciate how the Lord is using him in our preschool ministry.
Contributed by-
Dina Foshee
Director, Faith Lutheran Preschool
Collierville, TN