Micah told the elders about our plan to leave the church on Thursday of last week, which went fine. They were mostly surprised and asking what we had heard from God in terms of our decision. They plan to meet this coming Saturday to talk about the timeline for our leaving. Initially, they wanted us to wait a couple of weeks to tell the church but last Saturday and asked us to tell the church the following day (Sunday). They didn't want word to start leaking out and have everyone freaking out.
Sunday Micah and I got up in front of the congregation and made the announcement. About 30 seconds in, he started to cry. Those of you who know Micah know he's not a crier. I've seen him cry all of four times in all the time I've known him. So he started and then of course I started. So there we were - two big losers, crying in front of the church. It's so hard because we KNOW it's the right thing and what God is calling us to do, but to stand an see the faces of the people and kids we'll be leaving was horrible. Everyone has been so kind about it. The kids are upset and idealizing and saying they'll never go to youth group with another youth pastor, but they'll get over it.
We feel at peace and know God will provide what is next. Thanks so much for all your prayers.
On another note, I would just like to mention how much I hate teacher inservice days. We had a TWO HOUR LONG MEETING about our retirement plan. I nearly sawed my fingers off with my pen.
3 comments:
Jen, I'm so excited for you and Micah- I totally know what you're going through with how tough it is to leave a church. I can't wait to see what's in store for you two. I'll be sure to keep praying!
and inservice by the way...
If i have to go to one more I think I'm going to stick a fork through my eye! Five days of inservice...I'm going insane!
You have FIVE DAYS? We only have two! If I had five I would seriously damage someone.
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