May Already?!?...

Lots has been going on while out here in Texas for the 2009 year.

I have taken a break from seminary for the semester in order to take care of some finances but my plans are to continue in the fall. Due to bills "LIFE"... I will be attending part time until graduation. As of now, it looks like I could be out here as late as August 2011 or even December 2011!

I've been working for three different companies since the new year and been very blessed with one job let alone three. I'm living in an on-campus apartment with a friend of mine from Tennessee. She is getting married in June so I will soon be without a roommate. As of today, I have a roomate for when I'm roommateless!! Such an answered prayer! The Lord's timing is so perfect:)

Lately, I've gotten some great opportunities despite my busy-ness with work to witness to people I've seen out and about. A "nail tech" I met about a month ago, anthony, from vietnam, came to church with me on Easter Sunday and my friend Karis ( Asian) came with us out to lunch, we were able to share with him the gospel in more depth. When I met him while getting my nails done, I found out that he had never heard of the name of Jesus before. I felt like I had stepped into a third world country but no, it was just my " back door". Boy did God show me what was up that day!

There are two other people/women that I have had great opportunity to share Christ with, one waitress, Maria, from Steak and Shake (frequently go there on tuesday nights late with groups of friends) and then on wednesday night "bowling night",with some friends, I've gotten the chance to witness to a woman by the name, Fati (pronouned Fa-tee), she works at the snack bar. She is from Algeria. Both are wonderful women who just need the love of Christ poured out on them:).Please pray that God will allow more doors to be opened in order for relationships to grow and for not myself or any other person but Jesus Christ glorified.

Some of you know about my church experiences while being out here. They have all been quite unexpected but great nonetheless, however due to differing situations, I felt the Lord leading me to find a different home church as of January of this year. I visited this one church a few months and as of March decided after researching their background and beliefs to become a member. The name of the church is Hallmark Baptist Church. I can't say enough wonderful things about them. If any of you ever want to take a trip out to Texas, I'd love for you to visit:). Their website is www.hbcfw.org . I've never experienced such a missions minded church. It's really neat to be so plugged into helping people locally, nationally and throughout the world. This church has become my family, I guess you'd say. Everyone is so friendly. I think I meet around five new people or more each week!

Mother's Day is just around the corner... and I can't wait! I get to see my MOMMA!!:) Yippee! I miss her so much!

Update

New News since I last blogged....

Went to two concerts... Soul Stash and Tyrone Wells/Jason Reeves/Chris August/The Autumn Film. I heard about Soul Stash through my friend, Chad. His brother is actually the lead vocalist in the band. They're really good. Tyrone Wells was the main person I went to see at the other concert. He is one of my favorite singers. I enjoy his style. While I was there, I was able to find a new favorite, Chris August. He has a lot of potential and will go far in his career I believe. You should check all three of them out. Good stuff. www.soulstashmusic.com , www.tyronewells.com , and www.myspace.com/chrisaugustmusic .

I've joined the church I've been visiting...Hallmark baptist Church www.hbcfw.org ..This church is the most geuinely God-centered churches I have ever known. The pasotr has been serving there for 15 years and with his zeal and excitement for telling others about Jesus, you would have thought he came straight out of Seminary or something. He is definitley plugged into the light source. I'm looking forward to growing and learning and serving within the church body at Hallmark.

The usual.. work... and work.. and work a little more.. but Praise Jesus I have a job!..

Lots to be thankful for..

Prayer Request:

Karis (baby girl stil in the womb).- she doesn't have a skull. She is alive in her mother's womb however as soon as she is born she won't survive unelss a miracle happens, which can happen if God wants that to happen, if not, please pray that through this precious baby girl's death family members and others will be changed by the power of the Holy Spirit.

Friend, Sarah- Traveling ( driving from Georgia to DFW.

Dad-Salvation

Lindsey Jo-Kenya and those she is in contact with. May her love for Christ shine brightly.

Friend, Robert/Shanda- each of them have a parent who they have lost. (Mother's Day and Father's Day will be here soon).

Soldiers-safety, peace, salvation