Since I've come home, I've encountered MANY surprises that the Lord had arranged for me. Each little thing is a confirmation that my moving home (although it was not my preferred choice) has landed me in the center of His will! It's only been 6 months, but I'm daily surprised at how much I've done and how beautifully it has been orchestrated for me.
Because I brought it up, I'll give you a little career status update ::
+I work at Old Navy in Puyallup and like it (for the most part). It's fun fashion for the whole family! And I can tell you that the month of December is going to see some pretty incredible sales! [Oh, and if you want a coupon that will allow you to get 20% extra on a gift card. . . comment on this post and I'll send you one soon!]
+I also work at Russell Investments. It's boring and dull, but I like the people I'm working with and I like having a real job at a great company!
Moving on to thankfulness ::
When I moved back to Puyallup, I expected to jump into an internship with the college community at my church, Mosaic. To make a long story short, the leadership of the ministry shifted and the Lord led me instead toward getting involved with Sunday morning worship. I loved it! It was great to play guitar and sing and a few times this summer I led all three morning services on my own!!
Enter George Bedlion III ::
George was the high school pastor at Bethany and had been in the process of recruiting me to start leading worship for the high school group when God began to open the doors for him to plant a church on South Hill in Puyallup. George and I share much the same heart for the Lord, for people, and for ministry. I already had a deep respect and appreciation for him when he approached me and asked me if I wanted to be a part of what he was doing on South Hill. I prayed about it and through a series of dreams, words, and heart to hearts with the Lord, I agreed to plant along with him (and a handful of other families). It has been SO fun to be a part of what God is doing in that community and to see his heart revealed to people. It's like some fresh fire has come to anoint us specifically for this task. He's been providing for all of our needs and I think he's about to blow us out of the water.
We're on week 3 of worship services after a month or so of praying and meeting in homes. I wish I could share all of the stories of the lives and the relationships and the miracles! It's been great! I lead worship every Sunday and am enjoying watching the Lord bless people through music.
I'm so thankful for Whitewater Church!
What a pleasant surprise!
[Check out our website. . . almost all the photography on it is mine!!]
Surprise #2:
Aubry.
I'm running out of time to write. . . but this here she is.
She and I are one of the few who are back from college and not married.
I'm so thankful for another single girl who is excited about Jesus and loves to hang out.
We hung out on Saturday night and I was reminded about how much I need girls in my life to laugh with and cry with and share stupid stories with.
She's creative and fun and beautiful and I'm SO thankful for her.
2 comments:
it's good to hear your updates :). miss you Caitlin, glad to hear you're doing so well. God is definitely good.. if I ever visit Seattle I'll hit you up :). When you come here.. you have to visit!!
Glad to read the life update... I've been wondering exactly what is happening with you. Please let me know when you're down here to visit and maybe you, me, kyle, and shan can get together for a lovely breakfast. :)
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