This has been quite a week. Back in one of my undergrad psych classes, we looked at one of those stress tests. Some of the highest ranked things were moving to a new location and starting a new job. Add maintaining a long distance relationship to the list, and it's been a high stress week according to test standards. I'm learning that 8 hour days in an office can feel mighty long. Thankfully, today, I met with our volunteer youth coordinator to discuss youth ministry issues. Now, I feel like I have a clearer direction for how to spend my time in the office and how to move forward with the ministry. Libby, our pastor's wife (I hate that term, sorry Libby), drove me along the two main roads on the OBX so I could get a lay of the land. Good news folks, they've opened a new Cold Stone Creamery in Kill Devil Hills! Heck yes! We drove around by the schools and she pointed out restaurants that locals frequent. This is the last big week for tourists because of schools starting. After Labor Day, Libby says the OBX become "your own little paradise". I won't miss the traffic, but I think I might miss the people-watching on my drive to work!
So, things are going pretty well as I transition. Sunday's my big intro with the church. This is it folks. I've been training for 7 years to be in ministry full-time. Once the newness wears off, I think I might like the style of this place.
Prayer Requests:
Pray that I can begin connecting with people and seeing God's vision for the youth and young adult ministries at Duck UMC. Also, pray for me as I transition and find friends in this new place.
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