How I Spent My Summer Vacation {Part 3 of 3}

I had to give-in to the movement of God. I had to figure out how to come to terms with, yet another, shift in the life-direction. Six weeks in Kenya...and then, who knows when the next visit will be?

It should have been easier to accept staying in Orange County, but I am really grieving the loss of my split-life. I can't explain the love that I feel for the kids and friends in Kitale...and I ache, everyday, at the thought of not seeing them. I have cried, multiple times over the thought that six weeks just isn't long enough.

But I believe, so strongly, in what God is doing...in my life, in Kitale, in the College Ministry.

With Kenya down to six weeks, I began to wonder what my Orange County life looks like...I knew I was moving in the direction of Mariners, but unsure in what capacity I would be there.

A conversation with Jeff {Mariners Student Ministries Pastor} and a lot more thinking, praying, listening...

As of September 1st, I am now the Student Ministry Worship Director for Mariners Church. God moved in such an unexpected way by placing me in the position to teach others how to worship {focusing mostly on, but not limited to music} which is something I have been and am still learning to do in a constant, selfless manner. And allowing me to do all of this while maintaining my connection to and involvement in the College Ministry.

I am really excited. And nervous. And scared. And overwhelmed...in such a great way. I love being in a place where I know that I will have to rely on God to make it happen...I don't have enough experience in this job to do it on my own.

I leave for Kitale on September 30th, so I will sing in the High School Ministry every weekend until I leave...then I will take a leave for 6 weeks...and return mid-November to continue singing each weekend and begin to take steps toward growing the student worship piece of the ministry. {I'm so thankful that Taffy is one of my best friends...having his help makes this process a little less frightening!} Oh, and I will begin meeting with my small group of College girls...

I know God is not through teaching me.
And I'm fairly certain He will continue to change my plans to His.
Yikes...and hooray.