December Baby.

In case you're wondering what this blog is all about, let me give you a little background.....
I recently accepted a job at The Eastside Vineyard church as their first ever Youth Pastor!  Yesterday marked my first day, and although I've never been a blogger I figured now would be a great time to start.
The purpose of this blog is to give anyone and everyone a chance to be involved in what God is doing here at Eastside and more specifically in the youth ministry program.  I'll share stories, encouragement, prayer requests, questions and any thoughts along the way.  But I couldn't be here or do this without my support system.  So please, join me in this adventure!  Your prayers are not only much appreciated but also much needed.  I cannot wait to see what God has in store!

SO....
with that being said, I'd love to give you a little insight into me and to what has brought me here.
Take this entry as a snapshot into my heart. 

I have a love for the simple things in life....

 As well as a deep appreciation for the loud and outrageous....

                   

Playing on my Ipod right now is probably Ingrid Michaelson or Mat Kearney.

I love Singer/Songwriters.

If my life were made into a movie I'd want Amy Adams or Zooey Deschanel to play me.

They're my two favorite actresses because of their charm and quirkiness.

I've danced since I was little and was a part of a dance ministry team called Audience of One for 5 years.

Will forever be a part of me.

 I have the most incredible people surrounding me.
Get to know them and you'll learn a lot about me.

And That's Me!

Thanks for letting me share my story with you.

I can't wait to hear yours!

Thank you, God for this job and the opportunity to get to know new people.  I love you God and I praise you for your wonderful works everywhere.  May we as your people always share your love no matter who we're talking to or where we are.  We desire for your glory to shine.  Use our lives and our stories to do that, God. We are yours.

In Jesus' Name,

Amen.

Cheers to New Beginnings!

Here's to New Beginnings! New beginnings that don't forget the beginnings that have already begun.  New Beginnings that know they stand on the foundation of many beginnings that have tied up their ends.
New Beginnings.
Exciting Beginnings =] But beginnings nonetheless, that include nerves, goodbyes, moving forward, and discovering yourself in ways you've never quite had to before.
And so I pack.  I pack up my clothes.  And I pack those clothes into my tiny Ford Focus. And the road waits to meet us as I journey on to the start of something new and something I believe to be wonderful.
I can't quite describe all my emotions.  Or pretend that I'll be able to get them across in full detail.  But above all I am Expectant.  And that expectancy makes me excited.
I know there is a lot to come and a lot ahead of me and I do not know yet how I'll best handle these unpredictable situations.  But with all certainty I am a daughter of the Almighty King and nowhere I go ever leaves Him behind.  In fact, He is already preparing the way =]
And so I expect for my God to do great things.  And I expect for my King to take care of me.  I expect for the Lord to show me His strength in areas I know strength in myself does not exist.  Oh, to be on a journey with Him =] Nothing better.
So, if you're praying for me, pray that my heart might take rest in God.  And that I let tomorrow take care of itself.  Pray that my relationship with God only deepens as well as my relationships with both people I am leaving and people I am joining.
To God be all the Glory! Forever and ever and ever!

Cheers!
Here I come Shelby Township :)

-Jessie