Turning a New Page

Greetings in the name of Jabba the Hutt! (I have no idea what this is about)

Just to update everybody, I'm currently on my third day of my internship at Ocean City Worship Center in Ocean City, Maryland. For VFCC, I have to do a 4-6 week internship at a church to fulfill requirements for my major (which is Youth Ministry). My internship at this church is going to be for almost 9 weeks. I got this internship because of last summer when I toured with Chosen. We actually toured through this church and while I was here I had an opportunity to speak with the senior pastor, Pastor Bryan, and then this January we began talking about the possibility of making something happen. Obviously now, it has become a reality. I don't have to blog for class or anything, but I just thought I'd try to keep whomever was concerned updated on what's going on. 

Okay...now that the technical jargon is out of the way...let's do this...

I am having a blast! So far, I've had the opportunity to set up some office space and schedule meetings. I've been a part of area pastor's gatherings, helped set up and tear down the youth group, and got to know all of the staff (well...at least their names). I've gotten assignments and itineraries. I've gotten book assignments and been shown around the various towns. I've gotten to go be part of an after school Youth Alive program at the middle school next door. I've also been privileged to meet some great people who have welcomed me to the church with open arms. Best of all, I've been able to serve Jesus in some really practical ways. Last night was my first experience with The Deep, OCWC's youth ministry. They usually run over 100+ teenagers, and although they were a little short last night, it was still amazing to see so many teenagers come out to see what God had for their lives. I got a chance to share about myself and also heed some questions from teens (one including what body part I'd like to have duplicated...ummm...awkward?) Anyway, it's been amazing. The Deep is held every Tuesday night at 7 p.m., so I am looking forward to what God would have for me in the next couple of weeks.

I know after reading over some of my previous blogs this one isn't too creative, but I'll try better next time I promise. Right now I'm just trying to set stuff up for the summer so get off my back! Just kidding. I plan on using this blog to share some unique experiences that I am anticipating having, and hopefully the stories and such that I put on here become something encouraging for people who actually read it.

...or maybe you are just really bored and have nothing better to do with your time.

Until next time,

That guy with the orange shirt on to the right.