God paved the way!

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Four years ago, God led me to Clanton Church of God. After much struggling with getting settled, God finally gave me the word and vision that I needed to plant my feet and grow. I knew about a year after attending church there I would only leave/step away from the church for 2 reasons: 1). If the Lord called me home 2). If the Lord opened the door for a ministry position at another church. No. 2 has arrived. After filling in on the piano at New Life Assembly of God in Maplesville, for the last month and also seeing the need for a youth leader, God begin to pour into me my purpose and I have seen myself come out of full depression during this time. I have accepted ministry positions, continuing to play the piano for them and officially kick off the first class as the Youth Leader this Wed night. I will also be taking the position as teacher of the Sunday School teen class when the new quarter starts in June. Though after around six years of teaching Sunday school at the nursing home, I have had to step down from that, God's already put another teacher in my place and I will still get to visit and minister to them during the monthly singspiration services. I am grateful for the support of Bro. Boatwright, Pastor at CCOG and other church family I have spoken to one on one. I am grateful for the relationships I have built there that are now rock solid (you know who you are), for those who have spiritually mentored me, been in my corner the whole time, had my back, poured into me, cried and laughed with me + held my hand through it all, helped and encouraged me to keep pushing forward, supported me through it all, and ministered to me during the most toughest times of my life. In addition, I am thankful for the ones God allowed me to pour into and minister to. I am thankful for the four years of needed spiritual growth and training, and for learning to be sensitive to God's Holy Spirit and waiting upon His perfect time. Nothing with God is ever in vain, and when you find yourself on the other side of the mountain, you realize that all the tears shed, prayers prayed, the sleepless nights, pain and hurt, disappointments and trials were worth it ALL. When I'm busy doing the Lord's work I am content, when I am not I am miserable! Please keep Pastor Cody Johnson and his wife Audrey Cronier Johnson, me, and this church in your prayers. Through God divinely connecting us at Clanton First Assembly of God church 7 years ago, and throughout the growth of our friendship, I now count it both an honor and blessing to minster along side them. God wants to grow this church again and bless the community, and I want to continue to have an excited and expectant heart. Until He comes, I'm not about to quit, and I will do His work! ♡

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