Well, I thought I might as well make this post. I haven't wanted to. It has taken me some time to get settled with it inside myself before I "tell the world". Acutally, the information was in our Christmas Letter, but I purposfully didn't send our letter locally so that we had a chance to tell people appropriately.
Jason and I are no longer leading the youth in our church. It has been a difficult transistion. Our church council asked us to step down. No no... it was not a diciplinary action. They were concerned about our family, and feel like circumstances have really changed since we started 4 1/2 years ago. It was so difficult for us to swallow... we had such committment to the kids and to the long run. But....
After a few weeks of processing this, we announced it to the kids and to their parents last Sunday. God has been so good in the process. We had another couple working with us, and they were willing and very able to take the lead. Last night was their first night with the group. Truthfully, now that we have passed through the "storm"... and can look back on it, we see that our time really was finished. While we were in the "trees" we couldn't see the "forest". Ya know what I mean? I must say... it was so refreshing last night to be free to do what I wanted...
A new season of life. We now just focus on the many other things in our life! First our kiddos, then we have careers, and college. I will continue to be very engaged in the worship team, and Jason is active in the church council. Even as I type that... it is OBVIOUSLY enough without adding youth pastor to it.
I am VERY proud of our church leaders. They are all our friends... and it was VERY VERY difficult for them to be obedient to the Lord on this one. They had to choose between listen to God or risking our relationship. We weathered this one with them, and in the end our friendships deapened through the tears and living life together.
Ok... I am done now. This seems scattered... but it has felt a little like that in the processing of this change. We are looking forward.... :-)
4 comments:
I'm so sorry that you had to say good bye to this chapter of your life. Its difficult to let go of things that you are passionate about even when its time. God will be faithful and bring you a new area of service that will better suit your family...I know it! Keep looking up!
Wow, that's big news. And I must say I am shocked. But also feeling a bit relief for you and your family as well. You are both such committed people in everything you do. I know this added bit of time with just the 5 of you will be such a blessing in the long run.
Enjoy the changes God brings! I know you will keep plenty busy and still strive to live your lives serving Him!
Blessings and peace to all 5 of you as you follow Him!
Oh man what big news! I am so glad that you feel good about it and enjoy the little extra time you have.
Love you,
Ang
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