A Year in Review

Thursday, June 19, 2008

Together Again

Hillary and the boys are here and we are all finally settling into our new home that we moved into a couple of days ago. Everyone is doing well and Hillary is very happy with the way things are turning out. Last night around 100 church members showered us with gift cards and household items to welcome us into the community. It was overwhelming but awesome at the same time. God has been so good to us and continues to build our faith daily.

Saturday, I leave for the High School Mission trip with about fifteen students and leaders to Nashville, TN. We will be working with an organization called GROUP. Every summer they facilitate work camps, serving the Nashville community. Please pray for our time and that God works in each of us.

Thursday, June 12, 2008

An Awesome Beginning

I definitely feel blessed to be in my new position as Student Pastor. My first two weeks here have been amazing. I continue to experience the honeymoon stage daily as people continue to reach out to me and make me feel welcome. I have already built some great relationships. One family gave me a key to their house case I need anything. We have had a lot of needs for our house that we are moving into Saturday. The church is planning a "Pounding" for us next Wednesday night to give us housewarming gifts for our new life here. Already, we have been given a big screen t.v. couches, recliners, dressers, beds, kitchen supplies etc. God has been blessing our socks off!!! Saturday I get to see Hillary and the kids for the first time in two weeks and so I am very excited for that. Please pray for them as they drive down here with my in-laws.

That's it for now. Please know that we love you all and appreciate your prayers. Here is my new address, 10220 Eastfield Rd. Huntersville, NC 28078

Sunday, June 1, 2008

The Beginning of a NEW Season!

I arrived in North Carolina safe and sound Friday Night. I am settled into my host home and today had my first day as Student Pastor at Independence Hill Baptist Church. Hillary and the boys are doing well back in Ohio. They will be meeting me down here June 14th and we'll be moving into our new house which will be ready by then. I feel like I am living a dream honestly because I am around such caring and thoughtful individuals and they have made me feel right at home. When I arrived I found a large poster on my office door that said "Welcome Justin" which all the youth signed encouragements like "can't wait to see you" and "we're so glad you are here". I am so excited to see what God does in the lives of the Youth here.

God has been so faithful through this whole process. Thank You everyone for your prayers and love for our family.