anyways, God is still moving in incredible ways at our church, blind eyes being opened, people's arthritis going away, etc. so that's pretty cool how that's working out. We had service the rest of last week, but took monday and tuesday off to fast and pray. but we have service tonight and i'm sure God is going to move in mighty ways.
The youth pastor just got back saturday from senior trip. He seemed really tired. There really hasn't been much "work" to do since the revival started because there aren't any youth services... we all meet in the main sanctuary and there is no agenda, so as far as preparation goes... there really isn't anything to do? I talked to him a little bit about the camp commercials and we decided which ones to put on a dvd to send to the other youth groups that are going to the camp so they can promote the camp (it starts at the end of the month July 27 - aug 1)
I've really enjoyed this fasting and praying time that i've set aside, because i've never really had a "devotional" time that i can stop everything and just focus on God. It's cool because He's showing me things that i could never see if i was busy doing other things. Through this past two weeks, i'm also reconsidering my future... I'm not leaning towards the whole youth pastor deal so much.
My friend Noah and I have gone in depth about a business that we are planning to start soon. I'm definitely going to finish school at IWU, but i'm really excited and passionate about business and the cool thing is I'm really good at making money. I love the idea that i could fund other peoples' ministry vision and dreams.
I've been really focused on that and my Mexico trip. I've sent out around 90 letters since friday and have already received $100! but getting all the stuff ready for a mission trip is more work than what i thought, but i'm excited about that!!!
Hours:
Revival services - 12 hours
DVD work - 1 hour
Kids video - 1 hour
Mexico Preparation - 4 hours
2 comments:
hey josh! i agree - you can only handle so much of camp food! that's so awesome about the revival! i absolutely love when churches just let the holy spirit flow and do what needs to be done! that is so cool!
i'm glad that you're setting aside time for God - - - that's so important!!
that's interesting that you're not really seeing yourself as a youth pastor. i'm the same way. i love being a youth pastor, and i love my teens, but i just don't feel God calling me to be a youth pastor. i'm still going to be involved with youth ministry as long as i can be, but i'm going to get licensed as a marriage and family counselor :) i think your business goals sound great! what a way to support the ministry!!
Mexico is coming up soon? That's going to be an amazing experience! do you speak any spanish :) ?
talk to you later josh!
laura
oh ... i noticed that you never commented on my week 3 ... i think you were busy with camp when i posted it. just wanted to let you know so you don't get points taken off.
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