January Member Of The Month

Edward Watson
It feels especially fitting that we celebrate our Member of the Month on the very first Sunday of the month—because this individual has been serving Bride Ministries from Day One.
This month, the choice was unmistakable. Overwhelmingly, people described him with words like welcoming, warmth, laughter, servant-hearted, big hugs, radiant smile, and a true role model. And anyone who knows him knows—every one of those words is true.
It is with great joy that we recognize Edward Watson as our January Member of the Month.
Daniel first connected with Edward through a survivor who had received ministry through one of our students. Though she had no money to give, she was deeply grateful for the healing she experienced and wanted to give back in some way. Daniel mentioned that he was starting a church and could use help with AV. She immediately thought of one person—someone who had just moved to Katy, knew a bit about AV, and had an incredibly helpful spirit.
When Daniel reached out, Edward couldn’t immediately answer the question—but what he did say was far more powerful. He said, “When you start your church, I’ll be at the first service.”
And true to his word, Edward showed up.
He quickly realized that my husband needed help—a lot of help. Even though he knew very little about Bride Ministries at the time, Edward and his wife Deidre didn’t hesitate. They became faithful, founding members of this church, standing with us through some of the hardest seasons of ministry and becoming true pillars in this house.
From offering to come out of retirement to play the drums for our fledgling worship team, to arriving early—sometimes being the only one there with Daniel at 5 or 6 a.m. to unload the van—and staying late after service, Edward has always been there. Always steady. Always joyful. Always willing.
Those who join us online may recognize Edward from the five minutes of encouragement he somehow manages to “steal” from Daniel each week, or from the reassuring smile he carries while playing the drums. But we, the local church, know him in a deeper way.
We know him for his welcoming, fatherly hugs. For the joy with which he greets every person he meets. For the servant’s heart he brings into everything he does.
Edward is also an integral member of our Advance Team, faithfully volunteering year after year to help plan and execute one of the most significant events of our ministry. He is the one who packs the van, ensures every piece of equipment is accounted for, and makes
sure everything is set up correctly for our largest event of the year—without complaint and without recognition.
And on a personal note—for many of the moms here, including myself—Edward and Deidre have stepped in as spiritual aunt and uncle. They have given weary parents the gift of rest by opening their home, feeding, entertaining, and lovingly caring for our children. They are people who love community, love hospitality, and have proven themselves to be deeply trustworthy and reliable.
Daniel and I know that if we ask Edward to do something, it will be done—done right, done with excellence, and done with a smile.
It is truly an honor to present Edward Watson as our January 2026 Member of the Month. He is a son of God who reflects the Father’s heart in humility, faithfulness, and joy. We are profoundly grateful that we get to serve alongside him.
Please join me in celebrating and honoring Edward Watson, our January 2026 Member of the Month.
Pastor Christian Duval
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