Pastor Dave did not get the 2/3 votes needed to become senior pastor of LAOG. He is however the interim pastor until a senior pastor can be found.
Because of some dissension in our church I have decided to stop mentioning what is happening (at least for now). Any other info about what is happening in the church can be found at http://www.laog.org/ (scroll to the middle/end of the home page).
Please continue to pray for our church and all of the people and families that have been affected.
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Business Meeting Coming Up ...
This Sunday night is the night that us measly people decide what is next for our church. I'm praying hard that God shows each of us how He would like us to vote and what He would like us to say (if anything).
So glad He's in control. :)
So glad He's in control. :)
Monday, April 19, 2010
so much CHANGE
My word! It feels like everything in my life is changing this year. I have never had a year so full of change in my life - and it's only April!!!
It started in January when Drance and I decided to go our seperate ways. It was probably the calmest break-up ever in the history of couples, but it was still heartbreaking.
Then 3 weeks later my dad went to be with Jesus after spending 15 days unconscious in a hospital bed.
Next Sunday is my church's senior pastor's last Sunday here. Pastor Mark has been senior pastor for 15 years and now God is calling him on to a new ministry in a new state. I'm very excited for him and his family, but I am going to miss them so very much. Pastor Mark has spoken into my life in so many powerful ways through his sermons and the way he lives his life. His wife Terry was my "Star Sponser" in Missionettes and has been like another mother to me - always concerned about how I'm doing and giving me great big hugs. I consider his daughter Nicole to be one of my closest friends. We have been friends for 12 years and have gone through so much together. I am going to miss their daily presence and the wonderful way they have led our church.
Along with the change of the senior pastor leaving comes the change of a new pastor - who will it be? Our associate pastor (Pastor Dave) is going to be presented to the church next Sunday night as the first (and hopefully only) candidate for senior pastor. I hope he gets the vote! If he doesn't we'll have an interim pastor until the board can find a new pastor to present to the people. No matter which way it goes - the church is facing a lot of change in at least the coming year. (Our visitation pastor is also retiring - his last Sunday is May 2nd. I'm going to miss him and his wife too. They are very wise, very welcoming people and I love them dearly).
My mom and I have had to sell our house so May 15th we will begin moving into our new apartment. The closing on the house will be somewhere in the last week in May/first week in June.
Those are just the big changes in my life - there have been many other small changes in my life as well as big changes in my friends lives.
All I can say is that I'm glad I serve an unchanging God, because without him I would be a mess right now.
It started in January when Drance and I decided to go our seperate ways. It was probably the calmest break-up ever in the history of couples, but it was still heartbreaking.
Then 3 weeks later my dad went to be with Jesus after spending 15 days unconscious in a hospital bed.
Next Sunday is my church's senior pastor's last Sunday here. Pastor Mark has been senior pastor for 15 years and now God is calling him on to a new ministry in a new state. I'm very excited for him and his family, but I am going to miss them so very much. Pastor Mark has spoken into my life in so many powerful ways through his sermons and the way he lives his life. His wife Terry was my "Star Sponser" in Missionettes and has been like another mother to me - always concerned about how I'm doing and giving me great big hugs. I consider his daughter Nicole to be one of my closest friends. We have been friends for 12 years and have gone through so much together. I am going to miss their daily presence and the wonderful way they have led our church.
Along with the change of the senior pastor leaving comes the change of a new pastor - who will it be? Our associate pastor (Pastor Dave) is going to be presented to the church next Sunday night as the first (and hopefully only) candidate for senior pastor. I hope he gets the vote! If he doesn't we'll have an interim pastor until the board can find a new pastor to present to the people. No matter which way it goes - the church is facing a lot of change in at least the coming year. (Our visitation pastor is also retiring - his last Sunday is May 2nd. I'm going to miss him and his wife too. They are very wise, very welcoming people and I love them dearly).
My mom and I have had to sell our house so May 15th we will begin moving into our new apartment. The closing on the house will be somewhere in the last week in May/first week in June.
Those are just the big changes in my life - there have been many other small changes in my life as well as big changes in my friends lives.
All I can say is that I'm glad I serve an unchanging God, because without him I would be a mess right now.
Sunday, January 31, 2010
You probably already know ...
My daddy went to be with Jesus January 26th at 12:05 in the morning. The services were Friday night and Saturday afternoon.
I miss him so much, but this morning during worship at church God gave me a wonderful joy. I pictured my dad up in Heaven worshiping God and it was such a wonderful thought to know that I can worship along with him. My mom and I have been so blessed by our Heavenly Father - He continually shows us His great mercy and love. He truly is amazing and worthy of all our praise. :)
Thursday, December 24, 2009
Quick update on my dad
I'm on my break at work so I only have a few minutes, but in case there's anyone out there reading this that is wondering how my dad is doing I thought I'd fill you in:
He's still in the nursing home. He will be until at least next week (he was hoping to be home for Christmas, but that's not going to happen). He is in his own private room now so that's made it a little easier.
He had surgery on Friday to put a stunt in his head that will slowly drain the extra fluid that has been harming his balance, memory and urinary system. His balance has already improved slightly and we're looking forward to a lot more improvement.
My dad has been able to pray "the sinner's prayer", as he calls it, with 3 people at the nursing home and many more have taken an "Amazing Love" cd and/or are interested in coming to our church. God is really working in and through my dad!
He's still in the nursing home. He will be until at least next week (he was hoping to be home for Christmas, but that's not going to happen). He is in his own private room now so that's made it a little easier.
He had surgery on Friday to put a stunt in his head that will slowly drain the extra fluid that has been harming his balance, memory and urinary system. His balance has already improved slightly and we're looking forward to a lot more improvement.
My dad has been able to pray "the sinner's prayer", as he calls it, with 3 people at the nursing home and many more have taken an "Amazing Love" cd and/or are interested in coming to our church. God is really working in and through my dad!
Monday, November 30, 2009
Modesty Movement ...
One of the young men in church started this movement. He spoke in youth group last night and it was really, really good. Especially for a 16-year-old. Please check out the website/blog ...
www.modestymovement.org
They also have a facebook fan page and group. Search for modesty?movement in the search bar.
www.modestymovement.org
They also have a facebook fan page and group. Search for modesty?movement in the search bar.
Lack of Computer ...
My home computer doesn't let me post on blogger for some unknown reason. That's why I haven't been posting lately. I have a bunch of posts written in my head, but I can rarely get to a computer to type them on here. Oh well ... maybe someday I'll have a computer that works right. :)
Friday, November 6, 2009
The old men in the room
I say that with absolute affection and respect - I love my dad's rehab roommates. There's 4 of them in a room, they're all elderly and none of them can hear. It's actually really comical because they all just talk and none of them really listen. They try, but it doesn't usually work well.
The oldest in the room is Henry. He's 85 and has been in this rehab place for 8 months. It's his choice though - he loves it there. Because he's been around so long he's the expert on everything and is always sharing helpful (and sometimes not so helpful) advice, even when no one's listening.
The next oldest is Sully. He's 83 and still owns a furniture store. I'm not sure who's running it while he's gone, but he doesn't seem too worried about it. Sully is a Yankee fan, yet somehow manages to get along well with pretty much everyone on the floor of this rehab place in the heart of Red Sox territory. He has a lot of stories to tell and they usually take a lot longer than necessary because he often forgets what he's trying to say.
Last, but certainly not least, is Larry. He's in the bed right across from my dad. Larry likes things to be his way and doesn't mind telling the nurses, aids, doctors, volunteers, etc what he wants and how they can do it for him. He's a good guy though - just a little rough around the edges. He's 75 (almost forgot to say his age).
My dad, being my dad, has already had conversations with all of them about the Lord. Sully is a very strong Catholic. As far as we know Henry is not part of any religion. Larry is either Catholic or Episcopalian, I'm not sure which. Please pray that my dad gets through to these men. He's been taking every opportunity he can to share Jesus with them and now we just have to pray that the seeds will take root in their hearts.
The oldest in the room is Henry. He's 85 and has been in this rehab place for 8 months. It's his choice though - he loves it there. Because he's been around so long he's the expert on everything and is always sharing helpful (and sometimes not so helpful) advice, even when no one's listening.
The next oldest is Sully. He's 83 and still owns a furniture store. I'm not sure who's running it while he's gone, but he doesn't seem too worried about it. Sully is a Yankee fan, yet somehow manages to get along well with pretty much everyone on the floor of this rehab place in the heart of Red Sox territory. He has a lot of stories to tell and they usually take a lot longer than necessary because he often forgets what he's trying to say.
Last, but certainly not least, is Larry. He's in the bed right across from my dad. Larry likes things to be his way and doesn't mind telling the nurses, aids, doctors, volunteers, etc what he wants and how they can do it for him. He's a good guy though - just a little rough around the edges. He's 75 (almost forgot to say his age).
My dad, being my dad, has already had conversations with all of them about the Lord. Sully is a very strong Catholic. As far as we know Henry is not part of any religion. Larry is either Catholic or Episcopalian, I'm not sure which. Please pray that my dad gets through to these men. He's been taking every opportunity he can to share Jesus with them and now we just have to pray that the seeds will take root in their hearts.
Blog that I LOVE
It's not very deep. It's not about someone with cancer or a rare disease. It doesn't have amazing words of wisdom or even shopping advice. What it does have is pictures and what it is about is weddings. I love weddings, every part of them, and I love pictures. Put those two together and you already have the perfect blog for me to waste time on. Add that the photographer is AMAZING and funny and you have my favorite blog of the moment (other than the blogs written by people I love of course).
http://abiqblog.com
Check it out - it's so much fun!
http://abiqblog.com
Check it out - it's so much fun!
This past week ...
> My dad went into a rehab place with the goal of learning how to be more independent with less pain (they're even working on his breathing. Yay!)
> My mom had an H1N1 scare
> I worked 35.5 hours (instead of the 10 I was hired for). These hours included being by myself for the first (and second) time with a preschool class AND having a practicum student. Stressful, but such a learning experience!!
(There was a also a small fire in the microwave at work this week - that was interesting)
> My mom had an H1N1 scare
> I worked 35.5 hours (instead of the 10 I was hired for). These hours included being by myself for the first (and second) time with a preschool class AND having a practicum student. Stressful, but such a learning experience!!
(There was a also a small fire in the microwave at work this week - that was interesting)
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