Almost four months have gone by since I last wrote, but it
has been a great ride for me. God has
been faithful and has blessed me beyond measure. The new job with Cummins is proving to be
greater than I had anticipated in that I never dreamed there would be a company
in this day and age who would care about the well-being of their employees and
for the local communities on a global basis.
This company does what it says!
While our house in Terre Haute is still on the market, the
new construction in Columbus is almost complete, and I look forward to being
permanently located in one place. I
drive back to Terre Haute on the weekends and live in Columbus during the
week. Deciding to relocate was a
difficult and painful but necessary decision, and I think God is leading me
down a new path of opportunities and joy along my journey of faith.
When I look back, I do not regret anything. I can see where He has provided a set of
stepping stones along the way. I won’t
recount my life’s stepping stones, but I will start with 13 years ago when I
accepted a position with my former company who relocated me with full benefits
including the buyout of my home in Virginia.
About two years ago I was in search of a new church home, and God
definitely had His hands in that.
Through one person who happened to know someone at Central Christian
Church and who knew I was searching for a church home, she connected me with
that member before leaving for California.
I called this person and talked at length about Central Christian Church
and decided to visit the following Sunday.
I remember that day as if it were yesterday because Central Christian
Church is/was much different than most.
I remember being greeted and feeling accepted on that very first
visit. It was and still is a very warm
and welcoming congregation. I remember
sitting there not knowing anyone, but it didn’t take long for me to learn the
names of people and for them to get to know me.
The pastor is as wonderful as any pastor I have ever known. I spoke with her at length about what I was
looking for in a church, and she assured me Central was that church. She was absolutely correct.
When I accepted the position of a new job which meant
relocating, I struggled and continue to struggle with saying good bye to the
church and people I have grown to love.
At the same time, I know that God has led me to a new town and what will
be a new church home. I plan to attend
this new church for the first time tomorrow, and I look forward to getting to
know the people at North Christian Church.
I find it hard to believe there is another church that will even compare
to Central Christian Church, and I suspect it will take time especially if I go
in expecting the same. I have to trust
in God to provide the right church home, and I have no doubts that He
will. It may not be this particular
church; however, I feel it is.
I will end here so stay tuned for more updates in the weeks
and months to come.
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