Oct 16 2008
Packing up
Yesterday I packed up my books and stuff at the church office. I spent the day preparing for my last lesson this Sunday. I have enjoyed my time here and hate that the finances couldn’t keep us here. I have such mixed emotions. Don has been a great friend and I know he feels the weight of the world trying to work through some rough waters. The church is going to be fine and is still growing but the finances aren’t keeping pace. But I hear that is going on everywhere right now.
As you read this I will be working my last day as a Barista in Uptown Charlotte. It has been interesting. I had a chance to share the gospel for two hours on Monday because the banks were closed and we had maybe 3 guests the entire time. He didn’t pray to receive Christ but I encouraged him to visit Elevation Church because he lives near one of their campuses. I enjoyed working there. I met lots of interesting people and I love being in the workplace. I think that is where ministry can take place. That is why I’m so excited about being a Chaplain in the workplace. The opportunities for ministry are many.
I’ve learned a lot this last year. Life doesn’t always work out the way “I” plan things. I’ve learned a lot about God and how He provides for us. I’ve learned what I do well and what I don’t do well. I’ve gotten back to the point: “Here am I, send me.” I’ve become much better on and have a renewed love for the guitar. Maybe I can volunteer at a church in Birmingham. I’ve made videos and graphics and all kinds of new trades. I’ve made so many new friends too.
I’m about $2000 short of my goal and pray that God will provide that this week. I would pay it myself but I’m only allowed to provide a certain amount of our own funds. I know God will provide. Cass and I are going to Birmingham next week to look around to prepare for a move in late December. I will be going for training in early November provided I have all of the funds raised. So please pray that happens.
Cass has been working hard getting the house ready to sell. Our AC unit bit the dust and even though it was under “warranty” we still had to pay almost $900 for labor. Jacob and Hope are doing well right now but we are concerned about the 6 weeks I’m away for training. My parents will try to help out some but it isn’t the same when dad is gone.
Thanks for your prayers.
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Thanks for the update K. My prayers are with you in your effort to raise the additional cash. My prayers will also be for Cass and the kids. May they know the protection and hand of God while dad is away.
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Praying that God will continue to meet your every need.
Blessings to you Kevin, for keeping the Gospel front and center no matter what you do. I prayed for you all.
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You are headed back towards ALABAMY……I’m a native, so I can make fun of it.
You are one of my TRUE heroes, Kevin….but please don’t tell anyone I said that…LOL
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I sympathize about the lack of funds. My wife worked at a small start-up church, she taught the day-care classes not for the toddler-types but for the 6-12 types, and I was there on the last day and her boss, the pastor (who was the pastor at our wedding and did a really good job), gave a really inspirational speech.
The church was closing because, I guess, it did not have enough members or something. But the pastor at the Church said that, in life, your success should not be measured by worldly standards. So, it was sort of bittersweet, because the church was a success, because success is measured in faithfulness, not in money.
Anyways, sorry to hear about the packing up, hope everything goes well!