I know a lot of you feel out of the loop on what's going on and where I'm headed. If you don't know, don't feel bad...it's been a bit of a whirlwind.
On Monday I accepted a job at First Pres in Bellingham, WA to serve as their Interim College Director. It's an incredible ministry with an unbelievable staff (which I'm dying to meet in person). I'm thrilled about this opportunity. I'll be on staff through June, and will be able to apply for the Exec Dir position some time next year if that's how God's leading. For the moment, I'm taking it step by step, but the steps have been HUGE :)
I had 3 1/2 days to reserve the trailer, service my jeep, pack up and say my goodbyes. If you're in Fort Collins, and I didn't see you, I'm sorry...you'll just have to come visit:) I headed out of town this morning and just made it to Bozeman, MT. Man, that safe trailer speed really slows you down!!
I'll be in Coeur d'Alene tomorrow night and arrive in Bellingham Sunday evening so that I can start on Monday! Yep, HUGE steps:) But the entire staff and 1/2 the congregation have already gone out of their way to welcome me. So I have no doubts this is right where God wants me right now.
I was hoping this trip would be a nice relaxing break (I love road trips) from the chaos of packing and the emotional drain of saying goodbye to so many people I love. College ministry is one of the most amazing opportunities. But it takes a lot of energy, and I want to be at my best! So far, it's been more challenging than relaxing.
So here are my prayer requests...because I NEED your prayers:
- A couple really good nights of sleep and the mental space to gear up for this upcoming year.
- Cooler weather - my AC broke today and it was 98 inside my Jeep...I actually have a tan line from the seat belt.
- For everything else on my Jeep to remain in good working order and for safety.
-And really however else God leads you to pray from me, I never turn down prayer:)
Thanks crew!
Jenn, we can't wait to have you working with The Inn this year! Thank you for being so open to God's call and for jumping in with both feet. We are so looking forward to having you as part of our community and look forward to introducing you to Bellingham - City of Subdued Excitement.
ReplyDeleteWe'll have you over for some grub next week, after your staff retreat.
The Imi - Lisa, Jamie, Maryn, Larsen & Savannah.
Thx Jamie! I can't wait :)
ReplyDeleteIncredible. You are a warrior of the wind. And speaking of wind I hope you're getting some cool wind right now. There is an outside chance Amy and I will see you a bit before Christmas if we pool the resources to fly out to B-Ham for a wedding. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI was very glad to get to see you off on Thursday and am very glad to hear you made it safely to Montana. Thank you very much for all of your compassion, encouragement, knowledge, and wisdom these past three years. Thank you for pushing me to finish school; I am finished now, by the way, John signed off on my PLIs and all the paperwork should be done by Wednesday. Tonight will find you in Bellingham, and I pray and know that others will find you to be as much a blessing to them as you have been to me. Thank you again; God bless you!
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