Chapter 5: Colorado.

I am sure you have all heard already but, just in case...we're moving to Colorado! The "Change of Plans?" question was answered very soon after I wrote my last blog. David had gotten an email from one of our old professors from Hope saying that LifeBridge Church in Longmont was looking for a Worship Pastor intern. Now, at the time, we thought: "Intern? Eh...maybe not." David had gotten offered a full-time (and good pay) position as the main Worship Pastor at another church in Colorado so the thought of being an "intern" wasn't exactly what we were thinking. Isn't it funny that the things we think aren't good for us is exactly what God is calling us to? Although there were reservations, David  felt like he needed to ask more about the intern position. Devan (a guy who David had lead worship with at Hope and who was now one of the Music Pastor's at LifeBridge) wrote David back a few days later and as soon as we read the email we were excited. LifeBridge normally doesn't hire anyone without having him do a 3 year process: an intern, an apprentice, and then the official position (for David's case it would be an Associate Worship Pastor).The church is amazing and is very outward focused when it comes to Missions in the Church.  After many conversations with Devan, as well as the main Worship Pastor, they offered David the position and he gladly accepted. It wasn't exactly what we were thinking...it was better! David will be able to get his feet wet in the Music Ministry while being given a lot of responsibility. He will be encouraged and taught by an amazing staff that care about David's talents and how best to enhance them. I am so proud and excited for him and couldn't be happier with the different, yet amazing, plan that God knew all along.

I am not sure what I will be doing yet but am seriously talking to a family who needs a nanny. That would be part-time so that I could also find a job or at least volunteer doing Social Work which is my passion. I have been applying for many Social Work jobs but it seems to be a little tougher to find since I do not have a degree in it. My plan for now is to start volunteering so that I will get experience, build relationships, and hopefully to eventually be offered a job there. I also want to get involved with LifeBridge's Family Ministry.

So, we move in 2 days! We have been packing and cleaning like crazy. We have had many lunches and dinners to say "See you later!" to friends and family. We feel SO blessed by all the support we have gotten and excitement that people have for us. We are nervous, excited, but most of all anxious to serve God in a new (and more mountiny/snowy) way!

Please keep us in your prayers as we make the 12+ hour drive on Wednesday, June 1st!