Now that my apology has been made, I wold like to share some exciting things that have been happening in my life lately. First, I think that God knew what he was doing when he had me title this thing "New Beginning" becuase my life seems to be inundated with just that, especially lately. I have done so much since my last update, including completing my sophomore year of college, changing my major TWICE (finally settled on Middle Grades Education. YAY!), accepting a scholarship position at a church near school (by which I also gained a second, precious, wonderful church family), and most recently (and most exciting) starting an internship with middle and high school students at a church.
Typically, me doing some sort of summer internship is NOT that exciting. I mean, this is the norm for me, right? I'm always working with students during the summer, so what? Well, this internship is exciting and new and scary and exhilirating and wonderful because......drum roll......I am in an ENTIRELY DIFFERENT STATE. That's right, I have relocated to Trussvile, Alabama for the summer. I am almost seven hours away from home and that is probably one of the scariest things that has ever happened to me. I am a home body. I love being with my family. I love spending time with the people I love, so what in the world would posses me to come all the way down to Trussville, Alabama for TEN WEEKS?! There is really only one answer I have for that. God. This was completely a God thing. It was totally chance that I happened upon this church, then one thing lead to another and God put me here. I've only been here for two days (today was my first official day) and I am already completely in love with it. The students I have met are wonderful, the staff is all nice and helpful, and the team I'm on is wonderful.
Let me take a minute to acclimate you with everything.
My Position:
I am officially a Student Ministry Summer Intern at First Baptist Church Trussville, Alabama. That means that I get to hang out with super awesome high school and middle school students all summer. There will be some office work and logistics in there too, but mostly it's pouring into students and loving on them. I get to go on trips with them (Atlanta, Georgia and Monroe, Louisiana), be with them sunday mornings, hang out sunday and tuesday nights at house church, and basically just get to know them and their awesome selves. It's going to be AMAZING!
My team:
Jeff: Jeff is the high school minister at FBCT and he is CRAZY! He is loads of fun, loves to hammock, has an awesome family, is a Braves fan, loves Auburn football, and (unfortunately) loves Duke basketball. The most important thing about Jeff is that he LOVES his students. He knows everyone by name and is genuinely interested in how their lives are going. It's heart-warming.
Tyler: Tyler is the middle school minister at FBCT and he is the first person I got in contact with. He is vacationing this week (lucky dog), so I have not had the chance to meet him yet. I have spoken to him on the phone and via e-mail and he seems great! I promise I'll update on him when he gets home.
Allie: Allie is the Student Ministry Assistant and I only met her today, but I already love her. She is crazy fun to be around and extremely laid back. From what I can tell, Allie is the one who keeps the office in check and she rocks at it.
Megan: Megan is one of the four interns I'm working with this summer. She is 22, studying social work, absolutely gorgeous, and one of the sweetest people you will ever have the privilege to meet. She was the first person, aside from staff, that came up and said hello to me on sunday when my parents and I got to church. It is already clear to me that she will be such a joy to work with and probably a dear, sweet friend before the summer ends.
Ryan: Ryan is another intern. He grew up in the area, so he sort of knows the ropes already. At least he knows them better then I do. He is sweet, and funny, and tall. He is very laid back, but not afraid to have a good time and goof off a little with the students. Also, from what I hear, he is a Ping-Pong CHAMPION.
Jesse: Jesse is the final intern (aside from me). He is a hilarious, crazy, bearded, hammocking, guitar player. He leads worship for the students and helps with the praise band on sunday mornings. He has been working at FBCT for about a year, so he's pretty comfortable with everything, which will be a HUGE lifesaver for me. Another fun fact, Jesse is getting married in a month! (cue the 'AWW').
That rounds out the team, expect for me, but you know me already. I will try my very best to update at least weekly, but no promises. I do ask that you all keep me in your prayers, this is going to be a busy and crazy summer. I could certainly use the extra support and encouragement!
-C
LOve you Chelsea!!!!
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