Finding the Call

Been spending a lot of time around ALLIES recently, which is a good thing as those guys are really helping me out. For the most part, I've been doing lots of exploring of the area as I try to figure out where all the 'cool' places are located. I've been to downtown Kenosha at least 5 times already and I enjoy it every time I do go. Lots of interesting stuff to do. I've also gone to the local High School (Central) to see their team play. (And win.) Very fun to see the very new stadium of theirs, and apparently they had a big turn out for it. (My idea of a big turn out for a High School football game has been ruined by Damascus High School.)

With the very first outreach event done by Church of the Redeemer's Elevate/Axis Midwest was very good. Not many, but it was enjoyable and the Spirit was clearly moving. I hope it means that I can build on top of it. I also had my first Church spending, as I had the option to buy a few resources for Elevate/Axis Midwest under the Midwest budget. They have a really good Christian bookstore called Treasures, and it's filled to youth, children, and young adult resources. Me and Kim Mills plan to be there as often as we can. I was also asked by a parent to intervene on behalf of her daughters friend, but I ended up not. (It was an over-reaction.)

Overall, I'm feeling really good about being here, as I'm not at all worried about things that normally catch my mind, but I can feel God's hand upon me, and that's been comforting enough.

The First Day(s)

Well to start off, had a great trip that took two hours less then what was thought on my way up to Wisconsin. I have my dad's driving skills. After I made it, I was quick to get settled in, helping out in whatever way I could.

Sunday was a great first day of ministry observation, as I helped out with setting up church as well as meeting a few of the young adults and teens that attend. I ended up going out to lunch with two of them and the Mills family. After that, Jacob and me worked on a two song set for worship for the Axis/Elevate bible study that night, which went great. (Despite only having one other Young Adult show up besides for the two I met earlier.) I then spent today driving around Kenosha with Jacob as my tour guide as we hit all the cool places to hangout when there is nothing to do. Was an overall great first two days here in Kenosha Wisconsin. Enjoying myself fully and already being handed things to do that will help out with the Mills and the Church of the Redeemer Midwest campus. I expect for great things to come to this Church of the Redeemer campus.

On a side note, me and Jake have decided that once Chris gets back, and I find a way to get a hold of drums, we will start a band. This could still be a few months away though.

Getting Started

Ministry has begun to lift off for me recently. I have recently decided to leave my home state/town of Maryland/gaithersburg where I've grown up since I was born to go do ministry with my home church of Church of the Redeemer at their Wisconsin campus. This was a big step for me in my faith, as the job may or may not offer any compensation, which would mean I would be dependent upon others for my source of income. However, because God has called me up there, I don't worry about my money situation and instead have been praying continually for God to show me Himself while I'm out there. I am asking others for support of both prayers and money as I will need them both, but I do not worry about receiving them, because I know that God will provide for me all of my needs.

My first goal and objective once I get there is to find a core group of students that I can pour into and help form the ministry around, and then build from there. I will give everyone an update on everything that has happened or is going to happen once I actually get out there and finish up moving out.