Well everyone, I am glad that I can write this blog with a big smile on my face. The last one was with tears in my eyes. So this is a pretty stinkin awesome turn around! Love it!
The irony here, in case you don’t catch it, is that I got pulled from my leadership position at C3, essentially because they worried I would leave and join Aloma… and because of that, I had to leave, and ended up settling at Aloma. So basically they pushed me away.. to exactly where they didn’t want me in the first place. Ironic. I love it. It’s fantastic when things come full circle like some divine comedy routine.
So here’s the news:
I am now a member at Aloma! Which is very exciting. I honestly never thought that I would end up staying there, I was just using it as home base until I found a new church home, but somehow, in the process of searching, Aloma became my home. The people in the college group are a blast, I love hanging out there on Wednesday nights, it’s a great time.
The sermons, amazing. Exactly what I need to really grow, and be challenged. Sunday mornings are so nice because I am captivated and I really get to worship and learn on a totally different level.
Sunday nights Pastor Anthony has been going through Revelation, and I am learning so stinkin much! It feels like I am in a college course on Revelation and I would be getting an A. I am so interested when he speaks, he is a freakin awesome pastor.
And Breakaway.. I already said I love the people and the fun we have, but the messages have been top notch. David has been going “back to the basics” every week and it is a very convicting series. Simple stuff but it’s pretty powerful when he hits on a personal weak point. Plus he is one hilarious guy, I’m in stitches the whole time. It’s the perfect college group.
I am really pumped about working VBS with Aloma this year, I am super blessed that I will be with 4th and 5th grade. Which is my forte, any one that ever worked with me in Powerhouse or at Avalon knows I love that age group, and I actually know how to communicate with them. So that rocks. Plus I’ve never done VBS and considering I work at the place that supplies ALL of the materials.. it would be nice to know what the stuff is used for for once
So basically, I am so so so so so blessed to have all of this resolved as quickly as it was. God is SO good! I thought I would be displaced and trying to find a new church home for months.. but within 2 weeks it seemed God was calling me to stay at Aloma. It’s so incredible to see that all this negative stuff that happened was all just to get me to move forward to what God has for me at Aloma. Romans 8:28 y’all!
It’s for real, my life is proof.
I am HAPPY!
I want to extend a big thank you to everyone who called me and sent messages and such, it was so nice to hear from supportive people that understood. Every message I got I really truely appreciated, more than I can say.
And to all of my friends that we’re there from the beginning to go through the turmoil with me, THANK YOU. There we’re about 7 people that we’re incredibly helpful to me while this was happening and I count myself blessed beyond words to have them in my life.
I also want to thank everyone that attends UBS, because that bible study kept me focused on God and on learning and fellowshipping when I could have turned that same energy into being bitter. All of you made me believe people are capable of being good and staying good. UBS has been really awesome and I have learned a lot! Thank you guys for bringing your A game to our discussions and for letting loose, being real and having fun with us!
And a big thanks to Aloma for welcoming me in a way I couldn’t have dreamed. I oddly enough actually feel like I belong there. Shocking! But true.
I still miss my C3 students, and my C3 friends, but the great thing is, my real friends that I got at C3, are still around
So I don’t actually have to miss them. They are the kind of people that are still there for me regardless, and for them I am especially greatful. They know to be loyal to Christ and not an institution. Thanks. I love you guys.
I have learned SO much through this, and looking back I am actually glad it happened.


