Tuesday, July 28, 2009

Rushing Waters

(Cumberland Falls 7/26/09)




Ever since we got to Barbourville, I feel like I've been caught up in rushing waters. I guess I should say nothing is what was expected. The town, the people, the area is exactly what I expected, probably even better really. The job situation and the church situation have been somewhat frustrating. First off, there are still jobs open. It seems as though the jobs go to people who are local though. School starts next week, and I'm still waiting to get a phone call. I'm trying to be patient, but it's so frustrating when I see jobs getting filled, knowing that I'm qualified and not even being given a chance to interview. I have been calling and going to schools, but just seem to be getting the run around....seems like it must be time to just sit back and wait on God.


Part of the reason we felt called here too, was to help bring younger families into the church. We both have experience working in the ministry, and planning outreach events, so we were very excited to start this aspect of the ministry we feel God has for us here. Sunday, however, was a horrible blow. Jason and I sat there with 17 other people (no joke) the only people under 50 (most were in their' 70's or 80's) and that was it for Sunday morning. I cried...I literally cried. "God, you want us to bring young people into THIS?!" That's the only thing that continued to go through my head. As the congregation sat there and barely made it through singing three hymns, while the piano player was yelling the chords across the stage to the 79 year old electric guitar player....I cried and begged God to tell me why He took me across the country, away from my family...to a place where I had no job, and to what seemed a dead church...


So, I feel as though I'm drowning. At least, I was on Sunday. I'm better now and over my initial "shock" and am ready to press on to whatever is next. They definitely need young people at this church...and maybe Jason and I are just the one's to rock the boat in this rushing water...



6 comments:

Lisa Petrarca said...

Hang in there...it sounds like that church DEFINITELY needs you guys to liven it up so that you can bring younger people in.

If you cried after leaving, I'm sure other young people feel the same way. Just continue praying for God to use you and fill you with HIS peace and comfort.

I can't wait to hear about the AMAZING plan he has for you!!

I added you to my prayer Tuesday prayer list. Just know that you have a ton of people praying for you!

Susan said...

Chicken-ala-King 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10

Yankee Girl said...

The transition is probably going to be very hard, but I am sure it will all be worth it in the end.

Hang in there!

Tammy said...

God has called you to a very challenging -- but a very important -- ministry! It's hard to believe sometimes that He knows what He's doing, but He does. Praying for you and your husband!

- Tams

Oh yeah, and happy SITStahood Saturday Festapalooza Thinger! ;D

Multiple personalities.. said...

I think it's wonderful, the ministry you are doing. The world needs more people like you. I can imagine how difficult this can be. Try to hang in there, God is forever guiding you, and He will never give you more than you can handle. Have a blessed weekend!

kanishk said...

I'm sure other young people feel the same way. Just continue praying for God to use you and fill you with HIS peace and comfort.
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