Many months ago (more than I would care to remember), the unnamed "them" began to work on a near-by exit. It's a complicated merge of traffic coming from multiple directions trying to leave in multiple opposite directions, lane after lane of cars crossing over each other. The headache that even the idea of this construction caused was too much to handle and I was ready to exit this crazy commuting world I live in. But several mornings ago as I groaned unable to avoid this head-thumbing zone, I was amazed as I eased through it without teeth pulled or the promise of my first born. My first thought was "Oh I guess 'they' were right. Maybe 'they' know what 'they' were doing." These traffic experts saw a problem, went to work and made it better. Yes there was delays, headaches and probably a little cursing but the end goal of ease in traffic had been found. I guessed next time I will have to trust the road construction warriors and believe things can get better.
I saw parallels in my current life too. I am currently residing in a construction zone in that every area in my life is changing. Everything feels like its up in the air. Nothing eases like the newly worked lanes of that complicated exit. I am going to trust the warrior of my life, my God, that He knows what he is doing as He deconstructs and reconstructs my heart. I pray for the day when I can recognize that things are better. And I hope that I will remember that all this reconfiguring will ultimately bring better communication, a closer relationship with my Agape.
He trained us first, passed us like silver through refining fires, Brought us into hardscrabble country, pushed us to our very limit, Road-tested us inside and out, took us to hell and back; Finally he brought us to this well-watered place. (Psalm 66:10-12 MSG)
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Eagle Wings Outreach
Dear Friends, I have an invitation for you to a wonderful opportunity. Eagle Wings is an outreach program here in Snohomish County that serves the adult special needs population. This ministry provides relational support for adults with disabilities, their families and caregivers. Eagle Wings partners with local churchs to invite disabled adults into the body of Christ. They host 17-18 events annually that focus on the fellowship aspect of following Jesus. We have been asked to host an event for them at New Life Everett.
The director, Kinder, got married this past summer and after announcing her engagement in Feburary, she was inundated with requests from these adults to attend her wedding. It was not realistic to invite an additional 250-300 guests to attend her actual cermony but she really wanted to include these special friends. She asked if New Life would be willing to help in this indeaver. After meeting with Rick and myself and Maureen Furoy (another volunteer), we were excited to say yes! We will be the host of Eagle Wings Wedding on Saturday, October 22nd at New Life Everett. For many of these adults, this will be the first wedding that they have ever attended. Kinder and her husband, Jim, invited any person in the Eagle Wings program to be a bridesmaid or groomsman. They already have over 60 people signed up to date. :) This wedding is truly for them.
We, as the church, know that weddings are special events, even Jesus' first miracle occured at a wedding. We are requesting that you join with us in this outreach, inviting this wonderful group of special people into the body of Christ, as well as celebrating this marriage. We need volunteers to help with setup and cleanup, food prepration and serving, photography, greeting and hospitality, decorations and donations.
The special needs population should not be overlooked. Jesus says in God's Kingdom the last will be first. Joining in this ministry, we will be advancing the kingdom of God as we put this unique group of people first. It's time to discover the wonderful gift that people with special needs bring to the body of Christ and our lives.
For my local friends, would you consider joining in this outreach? Wither it's opening a door or dishing out soup and salad, you will be making a difference. For my friends farther away, mark it down on your calendar to pray for this event, for this sweet couple and these wonderful children of God.
Thank you for your support.
Love Aimee
The director, Kinder, got married this past summer and after announcing her engagement in Feburary, she was inundated with requests from these adults to attend her wedding. It was not realistic to invite an additional 250-300 guests to attend her actual cermony but she really wanted to include these special friends. She asked if New Life would be willing to help in this indeaver. After meeting with Rick and myself and Maureen Furoy (another volunteer), we were excited to say yes! We will be the host of Eagle Wings Wedding on Saturday, October 22nd at New Life Everett. For many of these adults, this will be the first wedding that they have ever attended. Kinder and her husband, Jim, invited any person in the Eagle Wings program to be a bridesmaid or groomsman. They already have over 60 people signed up to date. :) This wedding is truly for them.
We, as the church, know that weddings are special events, even Jesus' first miracle occured at a wedding. We are requesting that you join with us in this outreach, inviting this wonderful group of special people into the body of Christ, as well as celebrating this marriage. We need volunteers to help with setup and cleanup, food prepration and serving, photography, greeting and hospitality, decorations and donations.
The special needs population should not be overlooked. Jesus says in God's Kingdom the last will be first. Joining in this ministry, we will be advancing the kingdom of God as we put this unique group of people first. It's time to discover the wonderful gift that people with special needs bring to the body of Christ and our lives.
For my local friends, would you consider joining in this outreach? Wither it's opening a door or dishing out soup and salad, you will be making a difference. For my friends farther away, mark it down on your calendar to pray for this event, for this sweet couple and these wonderful children of God.
Thank you for your support.
Love Aimee
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