FIRST UPDATE

FIRST UPDATE:

I know I said I would try to keep it short but since this is the first entry it may be a little long. Some of you may already know this stuff so you don't have to read it. :)

Crossing Church:
Since the 2nd week of being up here we have been going to a church that is a brand new church plant (meaning it is a church that has been recently "planted" or started), in the east end of Louisville. Andrea and I have been serving by helping with the children's ministry and by leading a "community group" in our own apartement. I believe this will give us practical experience for what we will be doing once we get out on the mission field. It has been great to be used by God to help this church which is seeking to meet a great need in the East end of Louisville. I'm sure you will be hearing more updates on Crossing in future blog entries. Go here for a link to the church's web-site( there's not much there yet - as the church just kicked off last fall).

School:
I started last fall taking 4 classes. Church History I, Elementary Greek, Systematic Theology I, and Written Communication. I really enjoyed my classes last semester but it was really hard to get back in the swing of going to school after so many years. I ended up doing very good in my classes and decided to take 4 classes again this semester (3 classes is considered full time). This semester I am taking Spiritual Disciplines, Introduction to Missiology, Systematic Theology II, and Greek Syntax and Exegesis. Much like last semester, I'm starting to feel overwhelmed with all of the work I have for each class - but I really do enjoy it.

Work:
I have been able to continue working for Noble Systems while I am in school. I do from home what I used to do when I was back home in Georgia. This has been a huge blessing. Andrea was able to get a job in the Security office on the seminary campus. She really likes her job and the people she works with.