Well I found out on Wednesday there was a prospect for senior pastor at my church. I do not know much about him except there is a meet and greet on next Friday and he preaches on the 22th and we vote afterwards.
I found out today that 8 of the 11 employeed at the church have been laid off. I know finances were bad, but I never expected it to be this bad. Allison was very upset that the youth pastor was one to be laid off. She was very opinionated about this. My guess if Jerry will take over this role. Allison loves the youth program at the church. I want her to always love God and the church and I hope this does not destroy her love for it.
My heart goes out to all of them. Especially ones where both were employeed there like Paul and Becky. It is hard enough for 1 person in a family to loose their job, but both.... That has got to be overwhelming....
I am having so many mixed feelings at this point. Do I look for another church which was the original plan starting this week-end? Do I wait this out? Do I give the new guy a chance....who knows maybe he is exactly what I am looking for in a pastor teacher leader.....
I am overwhelmed thinking about it. I need to keep Allison active and storng in her faith. I want to grow again. That statement brings tears to my eyes as it has been such a long time since I have grown. I watch God work everyday....things people see as coincidence, I know God had a wonderful hand in.
Blessings are all around us if we just look for them. Becky
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