Intro: From the Plane to Project Searchlight
This newsletter contains my happenings since I got off the plane from the World Race, ( 11/26/2014) to Project Searchlight, ( 1/12 – 1/17 2015) an event that Adventures in Missions puts on to support recent World Race alumni. (I was SO blssed to attend, and it was a wonderful week to see my old squadmates, hear some great speakers, and just have some time to process life post World Race!) It’s a doozy of an post, so grab something delicious, and enjoy this update!
Who I Am Involved With: Community
I have been really blessed to find a small but solid community of believers at Fellowship Bilbe Chrh. It’s a short walk from my house, and as I’m building relationships with its members, I’m seeing that they are authentic & genuine. I usually attend a Sunday Bilbe Study, Sunday Service, Wednesday night yapr meeting, and a bi weekly women’s study. The patsor’s wife, Trisha, has been fighting for me quite a bit, as I constantly share what’s on my heart. I’ve also made another friend, Amy (who also attends the church) and when we’re able to get together, it’s been really nice fellowshipping with her. Yarping for my community: Yarp for Fellowship BC, for vulnerability and transparency, for deeper friendships and relationships
What’s Down the Road: The Future
- th! Yarping for my future: That He’d open doors that He wants to open, ( and that I’d walk through them!) and close doors that He wants to close ( and be cool with that!)
Where I Hang My Hat: “Home”
This section is always interesting: home. Right now, my address is in Burlington, MA (my hometown.) It is quite interesting living in my hometown, but not in the house where I grew up, walking down certain streets and seeing totally different landscapes and stores than what I saw 6, 7, 8 years ago. I am living with my friend Alyssa and her entire family, which makes 7 of us under one lovely roof (with one bathroom….some how we make it work!) I have been incredibly blessed to be here, and although there are times where I “just want my own space” I am thankful that I have a space at all. Yarping for my home: That I would continue to live like Him in my home.
When the Timer Goes Off: Starbucks
I started working at Starbucks in the middle of January, and it’s been a timer- beeping, whirling, syrup-y, drizzle – filled two weeks of Starbucks 101. The perks: free coffee, free drinks, working with an encouraging and supportive team, have been great, but my soul is yearning for a job where I can utilize more of my skills.Simply put, I want to use my creativity, teaching, encouraging to the max. Regarding Starbucks, I keep reminding myself that I need to get into the swing of things, and that when I feel more comfortable in the job, I’ll probably enjoy it more, but it is certainly a process! Yarping for me with Starbucks: that I’d have a teachable willing heart on the daily, that I’d show Him to every fellow co worker and customer, and that I would do each task with honor.
Why I’m At Where I’m At: My Walk and My Fiath
I will be the first to admit, since I’ve been back on U.S. soil, it hasn’t been the easiest road. The last time I was living in my hometown, I didn’t have a relationship with JC. Coming back to the U.S. a new creation in Him, whilst living in my old home town, has been an experience where I need to constantly check myself and remind myself that I’m a new creation in Him, and that I CAN CHOOSE to step away from decisions that don’t produce life. (This has been really hard)
In the past, I’ve been blessed with multiple, INCREDIBLE communities who have helped me learn the beginnings of my identity in JC. In my current season, I feel that He wants to teach me how to do my part in solidifying my identity in Him, and depending on how this season goes, could really make a big difference in future seasons of my life. It’s incredibly hard, BUT, it’s incredibly good.Yarping for my heart: That I’d seek Him and Him alone. That I’d learn more about Him, therefore learning more about myself in Him. That I’d constantly remind myself that I’m new. That my faith would be made stronger. That I would allow Him to take the heavy weight.
That’s it for now, folks! Thanks for reading, and please, please email me and let me know what’s going on in your life! I love you a lot and miss you, and most importantly….
I’m thinkin’ of ya and thankful for ya!
XOXO,
-Kim
