On Tuesday Sammy (my youngest daughter) started Cosmetology School in Louisville, KY. I am proud of the decision she made because she made it on her own with a lot of thought involved. Judy and I tried to bring our children up to make their own decisions by evaluating the positives and negatives of each one they make and I think that they try to do that as much as possible. I pray for success in her new adventure and I think she will definitely put her mind to the task at hand and do a great job.
This journey that she is on has made me reflect more on what the meaning of success is. I had many people ask me how I felt about this change in career paths (She was going to be an English Teacher) and often was asked if I was disappointed in her, some even indicating that I should be concerned about her success. It came to light that some people seemed to think that she can't be successful being a person who cuts hair and knows something about skin care. So it made me wonder, how were they putting a value on success? I do want my children to be successful, but it never occurred to me to that the career choice they made had anything to do with success. I think of success as being happy with who you are, being appreciative of what you have and (I believe) a strong belief in God. I am blessed to know many people in all kinds of roles and in varied economic situations. I see happy, sad and lost people in all of the faces of these individuals.
We (or at least most of us!) need our haircut. So why would this even be a bad career? Is it because we live in a society that has decided that a masters degree is needed to do just about everything? Where $200,000.00 in debt is OK before you even start a job? Or is there just a stigma associated with someone who cuts hair. I don't really know.
So Sammy, good luck in your new journey and in case anyone wants to know. I am proud of you and just want you to be happy. I think with happiness comes success.
Peace be to all of you!
Greg Longtin
About Me
- Greg Longtin
- Greenville, SC, United States
- A 51 year old guy who after almost 30 years of ignoring a call has decided to follow it. I'm married to Judy, my high school sweetheart, and can't imagine life without her. I have two wonderful children, Kate and Sammy who have brought great joy to my life. I am looking forward to the next step in my "faithwalk".
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Update to my family at Hopeful
Greetings and Salutations to the members of Hopeful. It is hot here as I write this and I long for the "cool" summers of Norther Kentucky. I'm not sure how many of you are up to date on my path to follow the Lord so I thought I would take this opportunity to tell you a little about where this path has taken me.
As most of you know we packed our stuff up in a truck and moved to South Carolina (specifically Columbia) to attend Southern Seminary. During my Summer Greek course and the first part of the first semester of classes I struggled with the direction of my call. I felt that God was calling me into mission work so I began to think more in that direction and what my education meant for me in that realm. At the same time I joined a group of pastor's and laypeople who met monthly as a support for those who were at odds with the recent path the ELCA had / was taking and to discuss what was happening in the southeast area of the United States. Answers from my prayers and my discussions with many people I decided about mid way through my semester that I needed a different direction and began to really listen to what God wanted me to do. At that time there were introductions made, phone calls and meetings and trips to visit a small group of about 20 people from Easley, SC (about 120 miles away) who had been worshiping at an ELCA church that was unwilling to even discuss the options available to them as a congregation in regards to the Churchwide action last August. Judy and I met about 20 of them at their Christmas party in December and we enjoyed our time and looked forward to where this opportunity may be taking us. I was asked to preach at their official 2nd meeting of Emmanuel Lutheran of Easley, in January, and I immediately felt a calling to this group of people and missed my time with them when I wasn't there. After several months of leading worship for Emmanuel they offered me a three month contract call starting May 1st. Our group of just over 20 is now worshiping about 40 every Sunday and we continue to see some new faces from time to time. Last Sunday (June 27th) I was humbled and honored that the congregation voted to extend my call for another year (through July 2011) and I look forward to where this congregation is going. Our agreement allows me to continue my studies while offering them part time pastoral care which is a win/win solution for both myself and the congregation. It seems, when I was hearing mission I was thinking third world country but God was saying Mission congregation. This congregation is a true start up with no permanent home and lots of donated items. We currently worship at one of the members place of business called Partee Time. Who wouldn't want to worship at a place that has a 9 hole mini golf, blow up rides, batting cages and many other fun things to do!
Judy and I currently still live in Columbia and we take the trip up every Sunday (about 2 hours each way) and sometimes mid week. We are looking for work in the area so that we can make the move to the Easley area to be closer to this congregation I am called to.
I appreciate all of the prayers and good words that have come from Hopeful over the past year and Judy and I look forward to the time when we can visit with our Hopeful family.
In His name!
Pastor Greg
As most of you know we packed our stuff up in a truck and moved to South Carolina (specifically Columbia) to attend Southern Seminary. During my Summer Greek course and the first part of the first semester of classes I struggled with the direction of my call. I felt that God was calling me into mission work so I began to think more in that direction and what my education meant for me in that realm. At the same time I joined a group of pastor's and laypeople who met monthly as a support for those who were at odds with the recent path the ELCA had / was taking and to discuss what was happening in the southeast area of the United States. Answers from my prayers and my discussions with many people I decided about mid way through my semester that I needed a different direction and began to really listen to what God wanted me to do. At that time there were introductions made, phone calls and meetings and trips to visit a small group of about 20 people from Easley, SC (about 120 miles away) who had been worshiping at an ELCA church that was unwilling to even discuss the options available to them as a congregation in regards to the Churchwide action last August. Judy and I met about 20 of them at their Christmas party in December and we enjoyed our time and looked forward to where this opportunity may be taking us. I was asked to preach at their official 2nd meeting of Emmanuel Lutheran of Easley, in January, and I immediately felt a calling to this group of people and missed my time with them when I wasn't there. After several months of leading worship for Emmanuel they offered me a three month contract call starting May 1st. Our group of just over 20 is now worshiping about 40 every Sunday and we continue to see some new faces from time to time. Last Sunday (June 27th) I was humbled and honored that the congregation voted to extend my call for another year (through July 2011) and I look forward to where this congregation is going. Our agreement allows me to continue my studies while offering them part time pastoral care which is a win/win solution for both myself and the congregation. It seems, when I was hearing mission I was thinking third world country but God was saying Mission congregation. This congregation is a true start up with no permanent home and lots of donated items. We currently worship at one of the members place of business called Partee Time. Who wouldn't want to worship at a place that has a 9 hole mini golf, blow up rides, batting cages and many other fun things to do!
Judy and I currently still live in Columbia and we take the trip up every Sunday (about 2 hours each way) and sometimes mid week. We are looking for work in the area so that we can make the move to the Easley area to be closer to this congregation I am called to.
I appreciate all of the prayers and good words that have come from Hopeful over the past year and Judy and I look forward to the time when we can visit with our Hopeful family.
In His name!
Pastor Greg
Thursday, June 17, 2010
A letter to my LTSS friends (and enemies! lol)
A post to my friends at LTSS.
Greetings all to whom I have made freinds, aquaintences and enemies while I was at LTSS. I have been remiss about an explanation of my exodus from this seminary. First of all, I have made many friends at LTSS that I hope to keep in touch with as our paths go in different directions and we get scattered all over the world and I look forward to seeing and hearing about your journeys to do Gods work.
Some of you know that I have struggled with my call after packing what was left of my life into a truck and moving to Columbia, SC to begin this ELCA call process. I have always felt that this move was correct and God has plans for me to do something........but what I couldn't figure out. I had struggled with my class load as I am a hands on/visual learner and the teachers do not offer that type of education at LTSS. I was struggling with NOT being active in a church to do what God has called me to do, not what the class required me to do. I struggle with being apart from my wife after having worked side by side for the last 17 years or so. I struggled with an ELCA organization that had lost its way in so many different directions that I am working on a post to address those issues seperatly.
So I prayed and I listened, and prayed and listened and one day during that semester a door was opened and I stepped through it. The opportunity to serve in a congregation while taking online course work was a path that could work for me. Instructors that teach, knowing you are either a leader of a congregation or active in others ways, put things into context for you to use as you are learning them. This seemed to be a good path........but what about a congregation? Well an opportunity presented itself in a round about way to serve a congregation about 120 miles away in Easley SC. A small group of people who are on the move from an ELCA congregation that they were unhappy with. After a few meetings and a couple of times preaching I felt a real calling to this group of people and they also felt called to me which puts me to where I am now. I truly wonder and am awed by the path that God sets before me, you just never know where you will end up.
Judy and I are still in Columbia and will be until the next step presents itself. Either a move or a different call. The future is unclear. I continue to pray and listen.
I wanted to post this for you so that you know where I stand on my reasons for leaving LTSS. I have no idea what rumors may be (or if there are any) and don't really care. I only pray for the seminary and its students in this difficult time as many are struggling as I did but don't know which direction they should go.
In His name,
Greg
Greetings all to whom I have made freinds, aquaintences and enemies while I was at LTSS. I have been remiss about an explanation of my exodus from this seminary. First of all, I have made many friends at LTSS that I hope to keep in touch with as our paths go in different directions and we get scattered all over the world and I look forward to seeing and hearing about your journeys to do Gods work.
Some of you know that I have struggled with my call after packing what was left of my life into a truck and moving to Columbia, SC to begin this ELCA call process. I have always felt that this move was correct and God has plans for me to do something........but what I couldn't figure out. I had struggled with my class load as I am a hands on/visual learner and the teachers do not offer that type of education at LTSS. I was struggling with NOT being active in a church to do what God has called me to do, not what the class required me to do. I struggle with being apart from my wife after having worked side by side for the last 17 years or so. I struggled with an ELCA organization that had lost its way in so many different directions that I am working on a post to address those issues seperatly.
So I prayed and I listened, and prayed and listened and one day during that semester a door was opened and I stepped through it. The opportunity to serve in a congregation while taking online course work was a path that could work for me. Instructors that teach, knowing you are either a leader of a congregation or active in others ways, put things into context for you to use as you are learning them. This seemed to be a good path........but what about a congregation? Well an opportunity presented itself in a round about way to serve a congregation about 120 miles away in Easley SC. A small group of people who are on the move from an ELCA congregation that they were unhappy with. After a few meetings and a couple of times preaching I felt a real calling to this group of people and they also felt called to me which puts me to where I am now. I truly wonder and am awed by the path that God sets before me, you just never know where you will end up.
Judy and I are still in Columbia and will be until the next step presents itself. Either a move or a different call. The future is unclear. I continue to pray and listen.
I wanted to post this for you so that you know where I stand on my reasons for leaving LTSS. I have no idea what rumors may be (or if there are any) and don't really care. I only pray for the seminary and its students in this difficult time as many are struggling as I did but don't know which direction they should go.
In His name,
Greg
Wow. this blog thing is nuts. I've really tried to post something on a regular basis but, alas, I have failed. I'm looking at my last post and realized that so much has happened since then that I should probably catch you all up.
First of all. Judy and I moved; again. Across the street to a larger apartment so we will have room for an office and a sewing room. I'm not sure how long we will be in this apartment as things continue to change on a regular basis while waiting for God to show me the next doorway.
In May I accepted a 3 month contract call to small church called Emmanuel Lutheran. This is a small LCMC (Lutheran Congregations in Mission to Christ) is a group of people unhappy with the ELCA and the direction that it is taking in regards to its teaching principles. It started with a small group of about 20 and we are currently average around 40 every Sunday. We are currently looking at extending that call for another year. This is exciting as both the congregation and myself understand that we are all learning togther and doing our best to move forward with the good Lord Jesus Christ in our sights. We currently meet at a place called Partee Time which is an indoor play place. What better place to worship God? This possible extended call has Judy and I looking for work in that area so we'll be closer to our church family.
I'm continuing my education at ILT (Institute for Lutheran Theology) which I take all of my courses on line. It's real time and all the students taking the course are able to see each other and have discussions with the instructor. While it's not the same as being in the classroom I feel that it is better than just watching a lecture without the interaction. It's interesting to be able to be part of a program that is still developing and watch as they are still working out the kinks.
The girls came down for a visit a few weeks ago and we had a great time. Sammy came down with her "boy" Jim and we flew Kate down because she is so far away now that she lives in St Paul MN. We were able to do many fun things including the Beach and some closer attractions as well. Both girls came to church (remember its a 2 hour drive) the first weekend and I enjoyed having them with us very much. Kate was able to make it the next weekend but Sammy and Jim needed to head back to NKY. So much laughter abounded sometimes my stomach hurt. I miss having the girls here but, alas, I am also glad to have our life back to normal as well when they leave. I look forward to the next time we are all together.
Judy is still working at Taylored Window right now and still seems to be enjoying it. She has also been making stoles for pastors who are looking for something more custom made. It's fun to see a completed one and pass it off to people who are grateful for the talent that she has. Maybe one day I'll get one......
Well I think this does it for now. I definitely (well, maybe kind of or possibly) will be more attentive about my posting. Big things are in the future but who knows what they are.......
Praise Him with all my heart!
Greg
First of all. Judy and I moved; again. Across the street to a larger apartment so we will have room for an office and a sewing room. I'm not sure how long we will be in this apartment as things continue to change on a regular basis while waiting for God to show me the next doorway.
In May I accepted a 3 month contract call to small church called Emmanuel Lutheran. This is a small LCMC (Lutheran Congregations in Mission to Christ) is a group of people unhappy with the ELCA and the direction that it is taking in regards to its teaching principles. It started with a small group of about 20 and we are currently average around 40 every Sunday. We are currently looking at extending that call for another year. This is exciting as both the congregation and myself understand that we are all learning togther and doing our best to move forward with the good Lord Jesus Christ in our sights. We currently meet at a place called Partee Time which is an indoor play place. What better place to worship God? This possible extended call has Judy and I looking for work in that area so we'll be closer to our church family.
I'm continuing my education at ILT (Institute for Lutheran Theology) which I take all of my courses on line. It's real time and all the students taking the course are able to see each other and have discussions with the instructor. While it's not the same as being in the classroom I feel that it is better than just watching a lecture without the interaction. It's interesting to be able to be part of a program that is still developing and watch as they are still working out the kinks.
The girls came down for a visit a few weeks ago and we had a great time. Sammy came down with her "boy" Jim and we flew Kate down because she is so far away now that she lives in St Paul MN. We were able to do many fun things including the Beach and some closer attractions as well. Both girls came to church (remember its a 2 hour drive) the first weekend and I enjoyed having them with us very much. Kate was able to make it the next weekend but Sammy and Jim needed to head back to NKY. So much laughter abounded sometimes my stomach hurt. I miss having the girls here but, alas, I am also glad to have our life back to normal as well when they leave. I look forward to the next time we are all together.
Judy is still working at Taylored Window right now and still seems to be enjoying it. She has also been making stoles for pastors who are looking for something more custom made. It's fun to see a completed one and pass it off to people who are grateful for the talent that she has. Maybe one day I'll get one......
Well I think this does it for now. I definitely (well, maybe kind of or possibly) will be more attentive about my posting. Big things are in the future but who knows what they are.......
Praise Him with all my heart!
Greg
Monday, February 15, 2010
3300 miles (give or take a few)
So I travelled a little bit a week ago or so. It all started with Kate wondering if I could help her move to Luther Seminary in St Paul, MN. For some reason the words "sure if I'm not working at that time" came out of my mouth before I could even think about it. So the story starts.
That Monday morning I jumped in the car and left at 7 am for Springfield, MO. A mere 900 miles away. I was excited to be able to see Kate since we hadn't seen each other since Thanksgiving and also sad because Judy was not travelling with me. This was going to be a lot of solo driving so plenty of time to ponder the future. I made it to Kate's home about 7:30 that night and the only thing we needed to do was a little bit of cleaning. She had a wonderful group of men from her church who had loaded her rental truck earlier in the day so I didn't need to help with that process :) . So after a little cleaning we loaded the few things left into the rental truck or her pickup. I loaded the car onto the tow dolly of the truck and left it all until morning. We stayed at the home of a wonderful couple of her church and had some good fellowship and a comfortable stay. We (beleive it or not) left their house at little after 6 in the morning to go back, get the truck and load her animals (2 cats and a dog......the horse stayed in MO for now) and take off for St Paul. The threat of snow loomed over us in this leg of the trip and we were headed through an area that had already had some snow. Did I mention how much I love winter travel? Well some slushy roads in Iowa and some less than perfect roads along the way we still arrived in St Paul about 5:30 travelling about 500 miles. We met a friend of Kates and one of his friends and I was lucky enough to have my brother Eric there as well. Both to help and catch up on things. We all went for dinner and who would have thought that Tuesday night at BW's would require a 45 minute wait for a table.....we ate at Perkins. Another short night and a hug from Kate and I was up and on the road again at 8 am. Since the car had been towed the slushy roads had pretty much covered the entire thing with salt, sand and dirt. A quick stop for gas and window cleaning and I was off on what was to be my shortest drive of the trip. A trip further north to Crookston MN. About 300 miles away. After all, I was so close how could I not visit my mother?? After only about 5 1/2 hours in the car (a breeze if I might say) I made it back to my home town. I had a wonderful visit with mom and was also able to have dinner one night with my favorite sister Barb and her husband Tom. Another day was spent there and on Thursday morning I was supposed to leave for Waukesha WI to spend the night with my brother Tom and his family. Well the perfect weather that was predicted for this time before I left on this trek changed. Snow and ice moved into central MN over night so I was not able to leave until about 1 pm. This made a change of plans (have I mentioned how much I love winter travel?) and I would have to bypass my brothers house and stop again in St Paul and stay the night with Kate. We had a great evening with some pizza and beer and were able to talk some more about where we were headed in our spiritual journies. This change of plans, of course, changed the next leg from an 8 hour drive to about a 12 hour drive. So, once again, at 6 am (Saturday)I'm on the road headed to Murray KY to see Sammy (btw there is nothing in Iowa) and I pulled into Murray about 5:30 and checked into a hotel. I was supposed to have dinner with Sammy and Jim (her good friend) and was surprised that Jim's parents were there as well. So we all had dinner then Jim's parents took off back to Louisville and I spent some more time with Sammy and Jim. They dropped me off to the hotel and I was looking forward, by now, to get back home. Well, yet again, 6:00 am and I'm back on the road for my final trip. It's Super Bowl Sunday and I would like to be home for the game but more than that I've missed my lovely wife Judy very much during this trip and could not wait to get back to her. The 9 hour trip ended this craziness and I was glad to be done with it although it was worth every bit of time that was spent. I thank God for trouble free travels!
So, when one travels by oneself you have plenty of time to contemplate. So here are some of the things I pondered on my trip. I love God very much. There's a lot of beauty along the way, make sure you look at it. I love my wife very much. I missed her on this trip as we have spent the last 17 years working together and that has changed since moving to Columbia and I enjoy her company very much and would have liked having her with me. I love my children. I miss being closer so we can get together to share their ups and downs. Cell phones with free long distance help but it's not the same. I love my mother and my family very much. I enjoyed my visit with my mother and catching up and also learning a little bit more about myself as well. Seeing my brother and sister made me wish that I was able to see my other brothers on this trip. There are detours in life. My trip didn't take the path that was expected but was still started and ended where expected. Is this how Moses felt?
This is quite a long writing and is primarily for me to remember the basic trip. I hope if you have read this you ponder one thing. Love everyone and everything. God gave it all to us and how could we not appreciate it.
Peace,
Greg
That Monday morning I jumped in the car and left at 7 am for Springfield, MO. A mere 900 miles away. I was excited to be able to see Kate since we hadn't seen each other since Thanksgiving and also sad because Judy was not travelling with me. This was going to be a lot of solo driving so plenty of time to ponder the future. I made it to Kate's home about 7:30 that night and the only thing we needed to do was a little bit of cleaning. She had a wonderful group of men from her church who had loaded her rental truck earlier in the day so I didn't need to help with that process :) . So after a little cleaning we loaded the few things left into the rental truck or her pickup. I loaded the car onto the tow dolly of the truck and left it all until morning. We stayed at the home of a wonderful couple of her church and had some good fellowship and a comfortable stay. We (beleive it or not) left their house at little after 6 in the morning to go back, get the truck and load her animals (2 cats and a dog......the horse stayed in MO for now) and take off for St Paul. The threat of snow loomed over us in this leg of the trip and we were headed through an area that had already had some snow. Did I mention how much I love winter travel? Well some slushy roads in Iowa and some less than perfect roads along the way we still arrived in St Paul about 5:30 travelling about 500 miles. We met a friend of Kates and one of his friends and I was lucky enough to have my brother Eric there as well. Both to help and catch up on things. We all went for dinner and who would have thought that Tuesday night at BW's would require a 45 minute wait for a table.....we ate at Perkins. Another short night and a hug from Kate and I was up and on the road again at 8 am. Since the car had been towed the slushy roads had pretty much covered the entire thing with salt, sand and dirt. A quick stop for gas and window cleaning and I was off on what was to be my shortest drive of the trip. A trip further north to Crookston MN. About 300 miles away. After all, I was so close how could I not visit my mother?? After only about 5 1/2 hours in the car (a breeze if I might say) I made it back to my home town. I had a wonderful visit with mom and was also able to have dinner one night with my favorite sister Barb and her husband Tom. Another day was spent there and on Thursday morning I was supposed to leave for Waukesha WI to spend the night with my brother Tom and his family. Well the perfect weather that was predicted for this time before I left on this trek changed. Snow and ice moved into central MN over night so I was not able to leave until about 1 pm. This made a change of plans (have I mentioned how much I love winter travel?) and I would have to bypass my brothers house and stop again in St Paul and stay the night with Kate. We had a great evening with some pizza and beer and were able to talk some more about where we were headed in our spiritual journies. This change of plans, of course, changed the next leg from an 8 hour drive to about a 12 hour drive. So, once again, at 6 am (Saturday)I'm on the road headed to Murray KY to see Sammy (btw there is nothing in Iowa) and I pulled into Murray about 5:30 and checked into a hotel. I was supposed to have dinner with Sammy and Jim (her good friend) and was surprised that Jim's parents were there as well. So we all had dinner then Jim's parents took off back to Louisville and I spent some more time with Sammy and Jim. They dropped me off to the hotel and I was looking forward, by now, to get back home. Well, yet again, 6:00 am and I'm back on the road for my final trip. It's Super Bowl Sunday and I would like to be home for the game but more than that I've missed my lovely wife Judy very much during this trip and could not wait to get back to her. The 9 hour trip ended this craziness and I was glad to be done with it although it was worth every bit of time that was spent. I thank God for trouble free travels!
So, when one travels by oneself you have plenty of time to contemplate. So here are some of the things I pondered on my trip. I love God very much. There's a lot of beauty along the way, make sure you look at it. I love my wife very much. I missed her on this trip as we have spent the last 17 years working together and that has changed since moving to Columbia and I enjoy her company very much and would have liked having her with me. I love my children. I miss being closer so we can get together to share their ups and downs. Cell phones with free long distance help but it's not the same. I love my mother and my family very much. I enjoyed my visit with my mother and catching up and also learning a little bit more about myself as well. Seeing my brother and sister made me wish that I was able to see my other brothers on this trip. There are detours in life. My trip didn't take the path that was expected but was still started and ended where expected. Is this how Moses felt?
This is quite a long writing and is primarily for me to remember the basic trip. I hope if you have read this you ponder one thing. Love everyone and everything. God gave it all to us and how could we not appreciate it.
Peace,
Greg
Yet again, an update.
Gee, was it really December since my last post? Boy the time flies as you try to figure things out.
Let me catch you up. Judy and I moved into our new apartment which is small. Our second bedroom is our storage room with Judy having just enough room for a table with a sewing machine on it. My office is in the dining room shared with a card table (our dining room table) and only enough room for 2 chairs. Let me tell you that this is a tight arrangement but I am not complaining. This is what it is and we knew we would only be here for a short time. I am currently enrolled in an online program to continue my education. I find it different to be taking classes this way but I feel that this is the best option for me at this time. The opportunity to continue work while I take courses will benefit me later with no loans and the ability practice what I am learning.
There were several opportunities presenting themselves when I made the decision to take this path and I think that one seems to have presented itself. I truly beleive this path is given by God. I am working with a group of wonderful people in Easley SC. It's a group that has left their home church to start a new mission. While the story of the steps that brought us together is long the fact is that somehow a church that was starting and myself found each other even though we are over 100 miles apart. I feel comfortable working with them and I look forward to learning more about them.
Since Judy has a full time job here in Columbia we have made the decision to stay here for the time being. That being said, this will require another move. Judy and I hunted hi and low for a new place to live (including our current apartment community) with a little more space and finally decided on the apartment complex across the street. A move is a move and I don't look forward to making the trek with our "stuff" again but I do look forward to having a little more space which includes an office to get our work done. As soon as I have the new address I'll let you know.
I am still not sure if this path is the one I will continue on but I beleive it's the one God wants me on at this time.
Peace,
Greg
Let me catch you up. Judy and I moved into our new apartment which is small. Our second bedroom is our storage room with Judy having just enough room for a table with a sewing machine on it. My office is in the dining room shared with a card table (our dining room table) and only enough room for 2 chairs. Let me tell you that this is a tight arrangement but I am not complaining. This is what it is and we knew we would only be here for a short time. I am currently enrolled in an online program to continue my education. I find it different to be taking classes this way but I feel that this is the best option for me at this time. The opportunity to continue work while I take courses will benefit me later with no loans and the ability practice what I am learning.
There were several opportunities presenting themselves when I made the decision to take this path and I think that one seems to have presented itself. I truly beleive this path is given by God. I am working with a group of wonderful people in Easley SC. It's a group that has left their home church to start a new mission. While the story of the steps that brought us together is long the fact is that somehow a church that was starting and myself found each other even though we are over 100 miles apart. I feel comfortable working with them and I look forward to learning more about them.
Since Judy has a full time job here in Columbia we have made the decision to stay here for the time being. That being said, this will require another move. Judy and I hunted hi and low for a new place to live (including our current apartment community) with a little more space and finally decided on the apartment complex across the street. A move is a move and I don't look forward to making the trek with our "stuff" again but I do look forward to having a little more space which includes an office to get our work done. As soon as I have the new address I'll let you know.
I am still not sure if this path is the one I will continue on but I beleive it's the one God wants me on at this time.
Peace,
Greg
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