Moving Unflinchingly, Almost Stupidly, Into the Future

Hello blog world. I have missed you so.
Life has been nonstop since I last posted. I got a pretty amazing summer job. I found out about this job in April, had to finish school, ace all my finals (try to anyway), and prepare to leave for Greenville, SC by May. So you can imagine the craziness.

FUGE
I worked at a camp called FUGE. It's a "church camp." New churches come in every week and it's a crazy fun time full of worship, hard work, and furthering the kingdom of our Heavenly Father. At this point I am not even going to try to explain the extent of what I went through this summer, although I can say I know without a doubt that all of my strength came from the Lord. The camp was stationed in Greenville, SC and I worked the mission part of camp, which means that I was out on ministry sites all day serving the community. Greenville and it's people will always have a special place in my heart. It was a true blessing to be a part of the community. It was to say the least an amazing experience and will be working again next summer. I am anxious to see where God will have me next year!

It feels really good to be home, as hard as it was to say goodbye to my FUGE family that I practically lived with for 2 and half months. It's nice to sleep in my own bed , wake up at a normal hour, and eat non-cafeteria food/pb&j everyday; it's even nice to go back to class again.

COMMON GROUND
Yesterday I went to Common Ground, which is a very neat ministry in west Montgomery. A team of us, of whom I only knew two people, went and served different projects there. Some did painting and a little building, but the big project was renovation of a house in the community. The house belongs to an employee with Common Ground by the name of Frog. He is also an ex gang member, has been shot at, all that kind of stuff. He became a believer and God has been moving through him. It is very cool to be able to serve in this way.

CHURCH
I went to church today, and I just want to say that I love Christ Community. Throughout the summer I was pretty anxious to see what kind of church I was coming home to. The month I left, they hired a new student pastor, worship leader, and has just began a big deal building project. I knew all summer that August was going to be a big month for me; at times I didn't understand why. Lots of changes were going on and I was almost scared that church just wouldn't be it for me anymore. But, I was proven wrong. I get back to new worship, new building, and new minister and it's just total and utmost confirmation from God that I am right where I need to be. No feeling like it. I am stellar excited to allow God to grow me at CCC.

I'm now moving unflinchingly, almost stupidly, into the future, and couldn't be more excited. God, show me what you have for me this month.

It feels good to be back, to normal life again, but not for long. I'm not normal in the first place.

Love.
KD