A Light In All This Darkness

Sunday, September 07, 2008
A Light In All This Darkness...

I must admit that I have been very down this last week... after leaving Harlow I realized how dark and sinful this world is. And I let it get to me. I of course was sad because I missed getting to wake up in the morning knowing I got to go to breakfast with people that I love and have UNITY with so many people who have a passion for serving God like I do. But even more than that I felt empty and dead. No matter how much I read my Bible and spent time with God I was being torn up and I didnt know how to mend it.
As many of you know I've been working on a Childrens Seminar that will be coming up in two weeks. And I've been really discouraged, cause I dont really have much help, and I wasnt feeling my usual excitement that I usually do with projects and it was frusturating me. But this past week God has been doing all kinds of things to bless this project. All the printing for advertising (posters, flyers, decision cards etc) when the printer gave us the bill is was only $45. When talking to the newspaper editor for Cottage Grove they offered to run our entire ad, with all the information possible plus color photo for free! It is all worked out for me to go on the radio and be interviewed about this project. Laurelwood & Emerald Academy sent us students to go door to door to hand out flyers and invite kids. We wanted to have books available to sell for parents on parenting but didnt have the money to get them. Whelp, the ABC bookstore sent us a huge selection of parenting books and other topics for free and told us to just send back the ones we didnt sell. How awesome is that?!
God is just boosting my confidence with this project and I really needed it. He has given me a passion for the Cottage Grove Community. I am so thankful that my church is so supportive of all the things God has put on my heart to do. They even built a platform to use as a stage in the room for the kids! This probably doesnt sound like much to many of you... but my church is little, to be honest it was close to dying. The people were so close-minded and old fashioned about things (which is fine) but we had no young people, and in 10 years there would be no one there. I feel that God has called me back to this church to serve. Their hearts have been changed, they are ready to make a difference and be a light to our community. They want the pierced, tattoed, mohawks & bright hair... I never thought this day would come :) God is so good...
I know there is a lot of work ahead of me, and the amazing people that are called to these projects as well. I was concerned that all the people who wanted to do this would be wanting to "make Adventists". Well I got put in my place when I brought up this concern :) they said, "we dont care what church they go to, we just want them to feel loved and learn about Jesus!" I almost cried with joy haha.
I am seeing a change with FLIGHT as well. I dont know what will happen. As many of you know its my baby. My first ministry and very close to my heart. At this point in time though I see a movement. And I feel God is calling me to something else. Over a year ago when I was asked to come lead worship at church my little group of musicians wanted to start having a second service on friday nights for more upbeat contemporary worship. We were just dreaming then, and thought "that'd be cool, but the board will never go for it". Whelp, as of last week the board approved it with no concerns. So, after the Children Seminars are over mid October we are going for it! Which means every friday evening ill be at church leading out with my old buds (okay they are in their 40's & 50's, not too old ) and bringing in a drumset! FINALLY! So, regarding FLIGHT, we'll still be there, just a little different for now, until God shows me what to do next with FLIGHT.
Okay I've rambled on enough for this evening. I get a little excited when God allows me to serve Him in these awesome ways.