One Book at a Time

So I've decided that my resolution for this year is to finish every single book I start reading. For that, I decided that I should only read one at a time. In the past, that's been a problem for me so hopefully it will work now..

I'm two for two now. I love reading and it feels good to actually get through the books I start. More about those books later when I get the chance...I think I may just start writing on one day a week so they'll be really long...haha

In Christ,
Josh Mc.

New Year

It's been entirely too long since I've written something on here...I'm sure the few of you have might have read may have completely given up on my ability to do this on the regular...Well I'm writing this to say that I want to continue writing. I will not write some big thing about why or anything but I realized how much I missed this outlet today...

I'm tired so I think I might head out now..But for those of you who might care keep checking back...Posts may be sporadic but I hope to make them several times a week...

In Christ,
Josh Mc.

Worship In the Streets

Last night Ben Harris, Joe Walden and myself went out to First Friday with my guitar. We found a nice spot in an alley that was well lit and had enough traffic going through it. I got out my guitar and played worship songs and Ben and Joe talked to people as they walked by. The reason? To show those people that the church hadn't given up on them...The devastating part of it all is that in many ways it has. I talked to a guy who said he'd tried to do some street ministry but the world drowns him out and the people there don't want it so he doesn't do it anymore. And I know that either churches have done the same thing or they just forgot about that side of town on First Fridays...

Ben and I want to reach out to those people...Not beat them with the word or tell them they are going to hell but honestly try to talk to them and show them that Christians haven't given up on them. So next month we want to try something a bit different. I remembered a mission trip to Atlanta a while back where one group went and rode the Marta and had a worship service there. I want to do the same thing at First Friday. With just me and a guitar I just seem like a street musician. I can't compete with other street musicians honestly...so next month we need people that will come out and participate in some street worship...We need people that are willing to talk and pray with people if needed, but if that's not your cup of tea we could still use you to sing along. With a crowd around worshiping God I think it will be enough to attract attention. So I'm asking for your help next month...I'll probably make an event about it but I'm just giving you the heads up!

In Christ,
Josh Mc

Schoolin'

Anybody else loving this weather? This is one of my favorite times of the year. I absolutely LOVE bundling up and braving the cold. I can drink hot tea and not feel hot...I love it!

School is starting to do that thing where it gets abundantly boring at the end of the semester. I register for next semester Thursday and I am excited for the possibilities with some of my religion classes. I think I might be taking an Archeology of Ancient Israel class with the Department Head...which is cool because he actually does that stuff...He's like Indiana Jones...except I don't think he's in Nazi-head-bustin' shape..

I had a great time on the retreat last weekend. It was a nice time to sit around with friends and make new ones, and also to think. Everyday I get more and more excited about going to seminary...I know I have a good while before that happens but I'm so excited about it...Well I must go now and prepare for class..

In Christ,
Josh Mc.

Bittersweet

Tonight was all sorts of crazy for me. I had my first solo performance playing original stuff. I did enjoy it and I am relatively glad I did it. A lot of my wonderful church family came and supported me and that was nice. All that being said...DEAR GOD AM I GLAD ITS OVER!

If ever there has been a time that I've been utterly convinced in my lack of ability it was tonight. Sure I made it through and really only messed up once...But I was pretty uncomfortable up there...I'm sure it was just because I've never done that before but still...It was pretty nerve racking...I definitely realized I need to write some new songs...but anyway...

I'm tired and I have to get ready for a retreat tomorrow...See you guys later!

In Christ,
Josh Mc.

Job Hunting Continnued

I heard back from Bemiss UMC. The position has already been filled. So I won't be leaving Westminster. That's really a blessing in itself for the time being. I think the point in me applying was to prove to myself I COULD leave if God told me to...I really love that church and I don't want to leave, but if God says to then I need to...For the time being though I'm staying right here.

In Christ,
Josh Mc.

No Luck on the Job Front

So I still can't find a job...It's kind of starting to get annoying. I mean here's the thing. After this summer I've found I don't really have the desire to work a job just to make money. My dad still kind of takes care of me so any money I make will just be spending money and money so I can put a little away...I need to do the latter more than anything but anyway...

So I really want to get a job at a church...I don't really even care what...I just know that I want to do something in a church...something that I feel will help prepare me for actually working in the church as a preacher. I know Bemiss UMC was looking for a youth director earlier this year, but I'm not sure if they are anymore or if I would even be qualified for that...I suppose it wouldn't hurt to check in on that...

The problem with any church job is that it would require me to leave Westminster...But I suppose if it was supposed to happen it would happen. I doubt I'm even qualified but I think I will email about that job...

Update: I did email about that job...Please pray for that..

In Christ,
Josh Mc.