So-- I've decided that since I am now a junior it's time to begin branching out and getting involved in organizations on campus. I'm a little slow...
More importantly, I am seeking a Christian group that I can get involved in (without getting to involved because that would only to make my original intentions of joining the group pointless) and I can worship God among my peers-- the same people that I spend the majority of my week with.
I love serving at FBC and I know that is where God wants me and is using me, but it's hard at times to truly worship when you are doing so many things: running around getting things setup, making sure the lights are working, putting the songs into MediaShout, encouraging the kids, taking money, or even straightening chairs. I believe that all of those things are vital to the ministry and I enjoy doing them, but it is a constant struggle to effectively transition from those tasks to the more important task of worshiping and learning from my Lord and Savior.
With all of that said, I need to find something, in addition to Wednesdays and Sundays, that will "feed" me spiritually. A place where I can place all of my focus and energy on my Lord and Savior, without having to think or worry about the business side.
This week I visited CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) and Paradigm (a ministry of the BSU) to see how God was using these ministries. While they are both active, thriving ministries reaching different segments on our campus, I feel God drawing me to Paradigm.
You know it's God and His perfect will when everything just feels right. Jessica and I, not knowing anyone, were hesitant at first; but the hesitancy was replaced with assurance and familiarity when we were greeted by a former classmate in our freshman English class. Vanessa went out of her way to make us feel comfortable.
Sitting through one service, I could see how God was using this ministry to lead and direct the lives of Christians on our campus while also reaching out to those who are in need of a Savior.
I thank God for His loving protection over me. I pray that He continues to reveal Himself to me in new ways daily as I seek His heart in worship and study.
More importantly, I am seeking a Christian group that I can get involved in (without getting to involved because that would only to make my original intentions of joining the group pointless) and I can worship God among my peers-- the same people that I spend the majority of my week with.
I love serving at FBC and I know that is where God wants me and is using me, but it's hard at times to truly worship when you are doing so many things: running around getting things setup, making sure the lights are working, putting the songs into MediaShout, encouraging the kids, taking money, or even straightening chairs. I believe that all of those things are vital to the ministry and I enjoy doing them, but it is a constant struggle to effectively transition from those tasks to the more important task of worshiping and learning from my Lord and Savior.
With all of that said, I need to find something, in addition to Wednesdays and Sundays, that will "feed" me spiritually. A place where I can place all of my focus and energy on my Lord and Savior, without having to think or worry about the business side.
This week I visited CRU (Campus Crusade for Christ) and Paradigm (a ministry of the BSU) to see how God was using these ministries. While they are both active, thriving ministries reaching different segments on our campus, I feel God drawing me to Paradigm.
You know it's God and His perfect will when everything just feels right. Jessica and I, not knowing anyone, were hesitant at first; but the hesitancy was replaced with assurance and familiarity when we were greeted by a former classmate in our freshman English class. Vanessa went out of her way to make us feel comfortable.
Sitting through one service, I could see how God was using this ministry to lead and direct the lives of Christians on our campus while also reaching out to those who are in need of a Savior.
I thank God for His loving protection over me. I pray that He continues to reveal Himself to me in new ways daily as I seek His heart in worship and study.
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