Update

Wow, I haven't posted in awhile because life has been CRAZY!!

Last Monday night at 9:15, I said goodbye to my pastor, David, and his wife, Libby. The next morning at 10:15, I greeted our new pastor, Ray, and his wife and daughter. Methodists don't leave much time to process through a transition. It's definitely been a wild ride, but I absolutely believe that God is in control and on the move to bring salvation and revival to the Outer Banks!

Part of the excitement about living on the Outer Banks is the variety of people who come here in the summer. For the past month or so, I've had the opportunity to work directly with college students from Russia, Poland, Egypt, Serbia, Croatia, Moldova, Macedonia, and the Ukraine. These students move here in the summer to supplement the work force during the tourist season. Pathways International is a Christian organization that helps these students while they are here. We help them find housing and employment. We provide them with a free Internet computer lab so they can stay in touch with family at home. We offer English classes so they can improve their language skills. And we try to spread the Gospel through special events and personal interactions. It's an awesome ministry that God is using to change the world!

The summer has brought some good changes in the youth and young adult ministries at church. My youth group meets on the beach every Wednesday for fun in the sun and a short devotion. It's been fun to hang out with the youth and to learn, together, how we can change the world in a big way. My young adult small group has exploded! This group that consisted of 6 people when I got here has now grown to 15. God is drawing people within and outside our church to more authentic fellowship with Himself and His people. It's awesome to be a part of God's work!

And the last update . . . my brother got engaged this past weekend! Even though several of my friends are tying the knot this summer, it feels like a whole different experience (in a good way)when it happens in your own family. My big brother is gonna get married! AHH! Congratulations Adam and Kari!