thanksgiving break...

NYWC 2010: Youth Specialties

David Crowder, Jars of Clay, NewWorldSon, Star Field, Brandon Heath....

9 of us from Huntingdon and FUMC spent the weekend in Nashville learning and eating! We got to see some amazing artists, sit in on some thought provoking discussion, and talk with youth ministers and supporters from all over the states. Plus, we got some pretty awesome shirts out of it! :) 

The sunset on the drive home form Nashville, TN

I love the sky; it holds everything beautiful. It makes me happy.

My brother, playing the banjo...

Nothing says thanksgiving like bluegrass...or an honest attempt at it :)

Our community Thanksgiving meal at Lell's Cafe

This was the most unusual thanksgiving...we ate at the cafe where my brother works. This cafe has barely been open a week and they already have faithful community support! Its so awesome. We ate with family, friends, and new friends...it was a great time, with amazing food!

Cake in a Jar, made by the Secret Chocolatiers

Ever wanted just a slice of an amazing cake? Now you can have just as much in a cuter package...made by some pretty awesome people in Charlotte, NC...try the chocolate truffles. yuuuummm :)

Fixing a friend's chicken coop that a dog broke into...its ready for some new hens!

Some friends of ours back home let us stay in their house for the week, so we repaid them for their hospitality by fixing their chicken coop. A while ago, a dog broke into it and killed the chickens. The new wire is dog-proof! (hopefully)! 

A Community Called....

I spent the weekend with two of my very good friends exploring the possibility of higher education through Asbury Theological Seminary in Kentucky.
My undergrad experience has been more than I could have expected, but I don't think that I am as fully prepared for a life of ministry as I could be; thus the reason I am considering the Master of Arts program in World Missions and Evangelism at Asbury. The institution is so much like Huntingdon, except better in so many ways. Its about the same size as Huntingdon, just without the silly freshmen and high school drama. The community is loving and welcoming; you can't help but love it. There is a chapel in every building. How many schools can say that?! They even have three services a week for chapel. I love that.
Not to mention the fact that the location is beautiful. I love Kentucky. I love the mountains, the caverns, the windy roads...and the sweet little town of Wilmore. So, I love the place, I love the people...but is this where I am supposed to go?

"The Lord is with you, where ever you go."
This was the message of one of the professors who spoke at a chapel service we attended. It's an incredibly reassuring statement that is incredibly valid for all of us.

I'm not sure what God's plan is for my future, one thing that I am certain of is that I have been called to ministry. I pray for discernment as I continue on this journey.