It seems that in Genesis it was the end. But the gospels refer to the resurrection being on the first day of the week and we now celebrate that on a Sunday. I've always thought of it as the end of the week - but the best part!
I am just returning home from my late run through the dark. Today ended our Yearly Meeting sessions and then I went to work painting from 2 to 9 pm.
Let's just say for the past few days I haven't slept very much.
Yearly Meeting was awesome. Our theme was "Reaffirming Our Connections" as we are 71 churches of Mid-America and we really do believe that there is much we can do better together than seperately. I had to give public speeches twice - a testimony about my call to ministry and what I "like about being a part of the Friends Church of Mid-America" and then today a missions promo speech and introduction to some of my missionary friends who were to give a report to the body. The meetings were Spirit-filled and exciting and we all left encouraged and energized and pumped up ready to get to work!
At the beginning of the week I had no clue (other than painting) how God wanted to use me - other than the promise that I know he wanted to and would! Deep down I think I had faith all along that something special was going to happen. While I don't know all of the details yet, I am very excited about joining the Yearly Meeting staff and getting to work ASAP. I think it will take some time, though. We are going to have a meeting this week to discuss job description and title and roles and compensation and confirming whether or not I want it. They are taking no other apps though, pretty much. The job is created with me in mind - which is something very honoring and exciting. The 1/4 administrative position at Crossroads fell through 24 hrs after agreed upon and will be tabled for one month and then possibly brought back up and implemented. I have plenty of work for the time being.
I am anxious about this week and the hopeful correspondence that will take place. I am also excited!
Also, I am so grateful to God today for his grace and love and faithfulness! God really is mighty to save! I feel that he is leading me and guiding my like a shepherd! Praise be!
--Adam Monaghan
