So I just realized that my last post didnt really give a good picture as to what has been happening in Orlando.... and a lot has happened since I posted and I have just been too busy to catch the blog up....
Okay, first... I did get a jeep... it is the biggest God story ever, it really shows how BIG He really is... my church in Orlando decided to take up a love offering to help in my car situation (without me knowing bc I am always in the Children's area)... so Pastor Barry announced the love offering would be taken up the following week, well after service, a couple came up to Barry and told him they had a jeep they were going to sell, but they would be willing to donate it to someone that really needed it... and behold, I was handed keys to a jeep cherokee that day... Also because there was work that needed to be done on the car, the church took up a love offering and gave me a generous amount of money that helped fix the car up and get new tires on the car. THEN the last night, when we had our end of the summer dinner at a church, they heard the story of my car and wanted to help... so they got it set up to where I got new brakes put on my car and my oil changed for FREE..... Now, this is a WOW moment... so because all of this happened just a day or two after I wrote my last post, I was very occupied.... I even had to stay a few extra days in Orlando to get my car fixed bc i didnt have time before... which just canceled out my trips to Tallahassee and Charleston, but it was so worth it... this is a BIG example of HOW GREAT GOD IS!!!
Ministry wise, things were great... we finished out face painting with a BANG... we had a party come through and we were able to share the reason we were there several times and hopefully left an inprint on someone's life.... Kid's Club is amazing... once they finally let me back in the water (bc of my toe). we had kids asking about the bible story and the last sunday I was there I had the honor of taking on of my families to church with me... they were asking about churches but didnt want to go to the closest one but the one i attended 45 min away so I was really able to get to know them... I cant give exciting news that I led anyone to Christ bc they either knew everything or didnt care, but I got to show the love of Christ and share how amazing He is to the kids that showed up hang out with me and nathan... Prayer walking ended wonderfully... we visited our stores and my guy recognized me and as we talked i shared that i was a missionary and I have been praying over the magnet store and him (James) all summer... he was so happy about that and even thanked me and my team, which wasnt the point but the fact that He recognized us and acknowledged what we were doing gives me the hope that an impact was made there... so keep praying for him..... and I have a lot of magnets from this summer :)
GO Church ended with a bang... this summer I helped with the Children's department, giving Amanda, the girl in charge, a little break to enjoy service and fellowship with the other believers. I even had the opportunity to take care of the 2-3 yr old class and do their sunday school lesson... but for the most part i ran around helping all the classrooms and in the end, making sure all the classrooms were put back like they needed to be ( we are in a school).... Even though I did all of this i did spend the most time with the 2-3 yr olds and they are so great and I will miss them, miss holding them, playing with them, and teaching them.... Raela, Stephen, and Aubrey really touched my heart this summer and i miss them so much.... and the church in general came together as a family in Christ to help me and to just be there for each of the interns, to encourage and help us in any way... I will sincerely miss the youth! and Nick and the other youth leaders taught me a lot about their dedictation and love for the youth.... Kayla and Audrey are the two that really taught me a lot this summer and I grew to adore those two... Pastor Barry and Christina were so encouraging through everything this summer and I looked forward to seeing them each week..... I had myself in a bubble with Citadel Square bc I think it is an amazing church and so centered on Christ and being a family together that I didnt want to give any other churches a chance bc i didnt think anything could be as great as C2 bc I created a family there and I loved listening to Pastor David..... but I learned that God is using many churches out there and if they are truly focused on Him then they will be just as amazing, which helps me as I prepare for Houston and finding a church there...... but Pastor David and Pastor Barry, I will miss you a great deal bc you both always challenged me and encouraged me!
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Great work.
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