Ok…the mysteries can all be revealed. Here are some of the changes Chris and I are walking through.
Change #1 - Chris’ last weekend leading worship at Thirst or Crave is this weekend, January 29th. This has been public knowledge for a while, as it was decided about a month ago.
Change #2 - My last day working at Westside is this coming Friday, February 3rd. I was planning on taking some time off and renewing and refocusing on what my next steps are. I wasn’t sure really where I was going to start working whenever I decided it was time to begin again. Notice how many times I said the word, “I,” in that paragraph. My plans…all mine.
One of the things I was certain of was I did not want to work in a church again – at least not for a while. Nothing bad at Westside, my spirit just really needed a break from it. Ministry is hard work! That’s for sure.
Change #3 – We really aren’t sure WHAT God is doing, but over the course of this past week, a really great church in the Dallas area, Lake Pointe Church, contacted me about a position they have in their media department. When I received their first email, I kinda laughed. One – it was another church…and Two – it was in DFW (my hometown, where I NEVER wanted to move back!) I emailed him (Wes, their media director) back a brief email, totally trying to convince him I wasn’t the girl for the job – and gave him some of the videos I have done to prove it. Well, on Wednesday, he called (I missed the call but googled the number and saw it was them…) so I emailed him saying I saw he had tried to call…and then he calls me again, later that evening. So, for 104 minutes, Wes and Christina (their service producer) and I talked about the church and by the end of the conversation, I knew Chris and I had to at least visit this church to see if it really was too good to be true.
So…next Friday, also known as my last day at Westside, as soon as I get off work, we drive up to KCI and fly out to Dallas for the weekend. We are really excited to meet Wes, Christina and I’m sure many of their media volunteers and church family.
We are just…a little…stunned.
It’s all so very fast. And totally from left field.
It’s obvious God has been moving and “freeing” us to do something. We get our insurance settlement next week. We pay off most, if not all, of our outstanding debt. So…we are free from jobs. We are free from a lot of unnecessary financial burdens. All in the same bloody week!
It’s a little scary.
We are not sure how God will use us. Or why this is all happening in such a sudden manner. We are just two dorky kids from Kansas.
But change is definitely on the way…
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wow crazy.. i will be praying.. and will we get a chance to see you on your visit. we are still at spin every sunday. so if ya’ll have a chance come say hi!
very exciting… will be praying…
Dad is amazing. praying that He clearly leads you in this huge transition. Yes, church ministry is tough. Thank you for your prayers.
Yea for God…and that you get to be a part of what He’s doing!!!!
So happy for FREEDOM for you guys.
Debbie
he’s got it figured out for you…praying for you both.
I am praying for you guys and know that God has the BEST plan for you two!
change is good but veerry scary…
im praying for you and chris, and i hope you have a safe flight to dallas and that God will show you where you should be!
I am so happy for you, and your confidence in God. i will be praying for your trip, your hearts, and your trust. (and i’ll take good care of Wicket and The Flop)
love love
tracy
thats real exciting and pretty scary too. but almost more exciting. God’s pretty awesome how he works isn’t he?
oh my biology stuff…by any chance do you know how to do punnet sqaures and probability? …apparently i didn’t pay attention very well…and neither did my friends! not so great.
i might try to find you tomorrow and show you my worksheet?
love ya!
wring every drop out of this. don’t miss a thing by fretting. just let it happen, it’s all good :) scary but good!
He will lead you both.
I am shocked and saddened (all for me) but very happy for you. We are certainly going to miss you here. Take care Anne…
waiting…should have something for you today or tomorrow!
that’s amazing … can’t wait to hear the rest of the story!
yea. i’m okay. although it was scary…and i still dont feel too great.
the nurse and i think that it has something to do with the fact that i started to black out when we were talking about joe theisman’s horrid compouind fracture…in pretty great detail.
annnd i got super queasy and started to feel dizzy…etc. I didn’t completely black out..like faint..but i couldnt see anything for about a minute. (while i was walking to the nurse)
But i think i’m okay now! :)
i know. what could be better than an overprotected public school. dont you just love it. i sure know i do!
and i love you!
you’ve got to be kidding! I will be looking forward to a call.
love you both…
Dave
oh yes! i will try most def!
love love and more love
happy horrible day!