SETTLED IN

Hope this update finds all of you blessed! My last update mentioned how easy the transition to Orange County life has been. Of course the 70 degree weather has played a significant part in that! It’s funny, I was in Utah last weekend for a retreat up in the mountains and of course it was snowing and cold the whole time. I mentioned to one of the guys, “Man, I can’t wait to get back to Southern California where it’s warm!” Yes I am already completely spoiled by this place, and I have only been here a month! But God has been so active in answering the prayers that have been lifted up for me during this time. I know I am prayed for, that’s why I am so thankful for you who have chosen to remember in your times with the Lord. I am so blessed by you all!

Where to begin? I have become active in CRAVE, the college ministry here at Saddleback. It has been through CRAVE that God has brought an amazing group of people in my life. I have become apart of such a tight community of incredible individuals where there is a tremendous amount of love, support, and faith. I truly cannot ask for more in a group of friends. It is a group in which I am able to do life with, where I can grow spiritually, and at the same time have a blast just living life along side of them. These guys and girls are studs and so sold out to God, this has been such a blessing to me in the craziness of Orange County culture.

It has taken a month to settle into the internship with PEACE. However, God has used this last month to stretch me and fine tune some areas in my life. I am here to serve, regardless of the task! I have been reminded that in all I do to do it wholeheartedly as unto the Lord and not to man. However, as of yesterday I have been assigned my first long term project! I will be helping to develop and create materials along side one of team members that will explain to other churches what a PEACE coach is. PEACE coaches are lay members who essentially coach the trip leaders and team leaders as they prepare for overseas PEACE trips. In that process I will be managing our coaches and working closely along side of them. I cannot wait to jump into this project and am so grateful God has opened up the door for me!

I am learning everyday! God is doing some radical things in my life and so far this has truly been a journey of refinement and renewal. Thank you again for praying! Friends and family, prayer is a mighty weapon in the hands of the saints! Do not shy away from using this weapon boldly and expectantly! I love each of you and I am so blessed to know I have such an incredible group supporting me through this season of my life!

Please do not hesitate to write me or send an email. I would love to hear from you! If you have also considered joining in supporting me financially and just have not had a chance to think on it, of course, do not hesitate, it would be a blessing! There still exists a need on a monthly basis for my living expenses. I ask that you seek God as you consider investing in my journey during these next two years! If you are considering investing in me, please send an email to me. God is the supplier of all our needs! Praise God!