Third times the Charm

So tomorrow I have an interview at Shekinah Christian School for a teaching postion. I've always said that the one thing that I would never be is a teacher. Despite that I am getting kind of excited to try. Hopefully it works out, but I'm not holding my breath.

I would show you pictures, but we can't find our camera. Kalvary said today, while we were at the Freed homestead, that it was in her toy box, but we haven't looked yet.

The Heretic is revealed

The Job search took another turn today. Cedarville University has rejected me, based upon my views on the sign gifts. Oh and also London Christian Fellowships. I applied at Bob Evans this morning, was told that I probably wouldn't be hired based on my unwillingness to work on the weekend, specifically Sunday. I guess I'll have to check out Der Dutchman, since they arn't even open on Sunday. I also applied at walmart, but I'm really not sure I want to work there. At this point I guess I can't be too picky. Still waiting to hear back on my application to Shekinah Christian Schools.

Here is another cool Juggling video.

Sermon

In case you wanted to read my sermon, here it is. Just remember, often many things change in the delivery and that was the case this time. Also, here is a picture of Kalvary at her 2nd Birthday party last weekend and a picture of Glory on the day she turned one month. Oh and if you want to watch another cool video, here is one of people doing parkour, also called free running. At the end of the video after the credits start to play, turn it off, or turn the sound off, as someone says a bad word or two.

Great Fishing video

This is my Kind of Fishing.

Sermon Saturday

Sorry for the lack of blogging of late. I preach Sunday and if I am sitting in front of the computer I feel like I ought to be working on that. I have it roughed out but will need to work on it during the kids nap today. Here is a picture of me and the girls.

Long Day

Today I worked harder than I think I have in, like, 5 years. That is nuts. First off, I woke up early to drive into UPS to have a tour of the place. I decided on waiting before letting them know that I am open for an interview. UPS really doesn't want people that only sign on for a short time. In fact they will never hirer them again. I may need such a job in the future. I sent my application into Cedarville yesterday. I think that my chances are slim since I have a problem with one of the points on there doctrinal statement. They believe that the sign gifts are completed, and I can't totally justify it from scripture. I think the sign gifts are amazingly overused and abused and therefore do not practice them, but if I would have a word from the Lord asking me to prophecy I think I would do it. If you want to read more on what I think of this, I actually wrote a paper on it for Rueben Sairs class on biblical interpretation. You can read it here.

Anyway, I think Cedarville will reject me on those grounds. The main work of my day started at 9. That was when Alfred Yoder called me and asked if I was available to do any extra work for the maintence department at RBC. I said sure, and he said that we would be cleaning sand out of some aerators. I had no idea what that meant, but I do now. It means cleaning out human waste and sand from a pit. Fun times. The best one was when I tried to operate the Catapiller. I succeeded in backing it up a little ways, but then I noticed that the bucket, full of dirty sand was rising, and I couldn't get it to stop. I ended up dumping have of the human waste infested sand on top of my self. It was funny, at least to the other guys. The other funny thing is that I never asked how much I was going to get paid. I really hope it wasn't minimum wage.

If any of the people I met on the youth trip read this, I will, at some point, get around to emailling you. Life is just plain crazy.

"Youth Trip Report", or "Back to the Real World"

It has been a whirl wind week. I have traveled almost 2000 miles, and drove most of them. I have slept little, played much, and served more. I, along with another sponsor, took our youth all the way down to Monroe, Louisiana to a "Week of Hope" event put on by "Group work camps Foundation". I would highly recommend them. They take kids and force them out of their comfort zones and into work crews with people they don't really know. The results are staggering. I served the Lord, and made friends. My Youth did tremendous. Everyone wanted to keep them, but I got too. ;) Major Kudos to my work crew as well, you guys rock and hopefully a few of you will hop on here to see this. If you would like to see some more Photos from our trip, go here.

Of course now, we are back. The reality of my unemployment that I had correctly been pushing aside all week now has come back down upon my psyche. It really, really is a painful thing to me to worry if I can find a job that will provide for my young family. I believe that God will provide, but still, I am anxious. One of the jobs I am planning to apply for is that of a teacher at Shekinah Christian Schools. I always said that I would never be a teacher. Don't say things like that. I am also going in to UPS on Tuesday morning to see if I can get something in the meantime. The Conservative Mennonite Conference is meeting at the end of July in our area, and of course I have said yes to way too many things. It should be a crazy month of July.

On the homefront, Grandma Rose has helped Kris out in my absence, an invaluable service that we are very grateful for. In her last act before she left today, she finished up Kalvary's Birthday Cake. That is right, my little girl is going to be two. On an unhappy note, the other night before I came back, everyone went to the park, and Kalvary fell of the swing and got a rather large abrasion on her back. It seems very painful, so hopefully it heals quickly.

Ta Ta for now.

Tonight I leave with the youth and while Kris says she might update it, I kind of doubt it. It is also possible that I would get to a computer sometime this week but I can't promise. So, see you next Saturday.

Friday, sweet friday.

I haven't updated in several days because blogger seems to be down. I'm still trying to work on my disappointment at not getting the job at RBC. I went and played basketball this morning, and then interviewed for another job at Rosedale. I know, I know. Glutton for punishment. This one is a maintenance postion at RBC. I think I don't have much of a shot, but at least he didn't tell me no yet. Tommorrow I go on the missions trip with the youth. Pray that we have a growing time and stay safe. Also that I can keep my mind off of other things, like not having employment. Here is a picture of my three favorite women. Glory really doesn't normally look that lifeless.

The Job Front

I got a call from the president of Rosedale Bible College yesterday, saying that they were going to pass on me. This was a huge disappointment for Kris and I, as we were really counting on this job and thought it was a good fit. So now I'm kind of scrambling. We should be fine for this month, but I will need employment starting in July, if not earlier. I am checking into a maintenance job at Rosedale, I also let Choice Books know of my availability. Choice Books thought in December that they might have an opening this summer, but it seems to have closed. I also sent an email to the station I worked at in Columbus, WRFD, just to see if they might have something. Please continue to pray for us. It is a stressful thing to be out of work. Almost makes me wish I had majored in Education or something. Almost. Not quite. Here is a picture of Glory and I asleep.

Glory's Hospital Picture

We finally got Glory's Hospital picture in. Go here to see it. It is much better than Kalvary's was, but I still say it doesn't look like her.

Hard Physical Day

Today I drove up to Rosdale in the morning to help Keith S from church. He was pouring concrete at his house. Lots of Concrete. When I got home I mowed the lawn, dug a 4 foot deep hole and put up the final clothesline pole. You would think that a four foot hole and 160 pounds of quickcrete means that I wont have to do this again for a while. Here is a picture of the two poles, you know, because you really want to see a picture of them.

I forgot to take any pictures of my offspring today, and to do so now I would have to interrupt Glory's mid evening Meal or wake Kalvary up from her beauty rest. Not happening.
There is not much happening on the job front. I am still waiting to hear from RBC. I did check with a friend of mine who works at UPS to see if that would be a viable option. It would be, but barely. Pray for us, not only is my employment up in the air, but I will be leaving on Saturday with a week long missions trip with our youth group. While I think it will be a fun and stretching time, it is in Monroe, Louisiana and a long way away. Safe driving would be a concern. Also for Kris and Kalvary, because they are going to miss me and I them. Grandma Rose will be coming out for the week, and it sounds like Uncle Benj will be bringing her, which is exciting. Hope I get to see them before I take off.

Yummy

Not much going on today. Played a game of settlers at the Freeds which I won, sorry Shaun. I'll try to put some pictures of Glory on here tommorrow. Here is a news story of a sandwich that I am positive I am not allowed to eat.

Amazing Jugglers

Just in case you were looking for an update on a new job for me, I have none. Hopefully I will know more next week. Some of you know my fascination with good juggling. I have 6 stiches to prove that I am not a good juggler. Here is one excellent juggler, and here is another. *Warning* If you do not have High Speed internet, you may not want to click on either one.

Glory can't crawl, but she sure tries. This is not the way we laid her down on the boppy pillow. This is the way she ended up. We put her on the front side of it.

June already?

So today was the first day of June. I am no longer employed at the radio station. I am also not currently employed anywhere else. Except the church, I guess, but that is only part time. I am hoping to here back from a Job interview I had last week. Keep praying about that, please.

Glory is a much more content baby than Kalvary was. She still has her spells. I just rocked her in my arms for 25 minutes. She calmed down in the end, but was still quite awake. I gave her to Kris. Kris has milk. I do not. Glory knows the difference.

Kalvary is still fun, although she has taken to telling Kris and I "NO!". Now that is something we are going to have to nip in the bud. We have been trying to teach her not to hit. The problem is, that she has applied that to spanking. She tells us not to hit. It's hard not to keep a straight face. That's one bright young girl. Check out our own backyard version of Wyandot Lake.