What an amazing adventure this is turning out to be. It's slowly coming to me that I'm not just visiting NC like I normally would, but I'm actually living here?! I have a feeling that this surreal feeling won't go away for a while, but maybe once a routine is developed that I can follow, it will be a much easier concept for me to grasp!
Yesterday, I had the privilege of worshipping alongside Eric and the other AMAZING DayStar musicians during the Sunday morning worship services. Leading the congregation at DayStar in worship was a new experience for me, and was nothing short of amazing. Eric decided that he wanted me to vocally lead a song (Mighty To Save). What an honor! If you'd like to hear the recording of the song I lead this past Sunday you can hear it at http://www.mediafire.com/?kk4njan8dqp3d9b It's such a blessing to be able to be a part of the worship services here and I've learned so much already. Not to mention how AWESOME it has been to use in-ear monitors on stage. I'd love to go get myself some custom-molded ones! Well...maybe if I wasn't trying to save up for a wedding. :-)
After an AWESOME lunch at Jason's Deli (COBB SALAD!!!), I headed back to the church to prepare for my first time directing and leading the VERT service for the high school students of DayStar. It was a lot harder than I thought to lead a practice with musicians that I don't work with very often. I'll have to take the time and learn how each person functions so it can make for a smoother practice session. I was a lot more nervous than I think I should have been, but things turned out great, and Eric said it went really well. So that, if nothing else, makes me feel like I did a decent job! Next step: get to know the high school students to develop a personal ministry with them. Eric brought a very important point up to the band...How we carry ourselves off stage is just as important as how we carry ourselves leading the songs. See, I knew this already, but it was a much needed refresher.
I'm SO glad that tomorrow I am meeting the Stephen (24/7 director) over at the apartment complex where I will be living to add my name to DayStar's lease. It will be such a relief to actually have a place that I can settle into and unpack.
Kayla is in the midst of reading like, four thousand children's novels/picture books for one of her classes. Or at least it seems like it! But she seems to have a really good knack for finding time to finish all that stuff and still get a good amount of sleep. The only hard part about seeing her every day is PARKING. And maybe walking to her apartment on campus, depending on where I have to park. But I can say with full confidence that it's WELL worth it.
Prayer requests:
-For my confidence in taking over the VERT service, that I can develop good relationships with the students, and that it will (hopefully) be a little easier than I anticipate it being.
-For patience this week as I'm growing a little impatient for lack of routine.
Song For The Moment:
Hammock - Breathturn (THIS VIDEO IS INSPIRING, PLEASE TAKE THE TIME TO WATCH)
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