I haven't written anything lately, so I wanted to add a little something to keep my "fans" (you know who you are!) satisfied. Right now I am sitting in a cafe in Ocoee, FL while BJ is in an "interview" for an administrative assistant job. I hate this! It's driving me nuts. I woke up this morning with the overwhelming feeling that the next few days are going to dictate our future direction here in Central Florida. We are unemployed, penniless, WAYYYY behind on bills, and close to eviction... how much pressure does that put on a simple interview!? I also have a job interview tomorrow evening to do the web, graphic, and print design for a church in Orlando. I know I can do it, but I am so stinking nervous that I'm afraid I'm gonna bomb the interview. I feel like Lenny with the baby rabbits. I don't want this opportunity to slip by, so I choke it to death! Please pray for us. We need work. We have about $400 in monthly sponsorship which we are very thankful for, but is sadly not enough to even meet our basic needs. I know, I know. I'm whining.
On a posotive note, The Roots Community had another great community collision this weekend. On Black Friday we gathered in the parking lot of our local retail park (at 3 a.m.!) and handed out coffee and donuts to people waiting in line at the stores. We wound up staying until about 8:30 and handed out around 300 + cups of coffee and an innumerable amount of little donuts. We had a great response from people, entered in a few good conversations, and made some really great inroads with the management of the JcPenny. We are currently brainstorming different ways to continue a good relationshp with them. Our next community endeavor is to offer a candelight gathering in our neighborhood for Christmas. More on that as it shapes up.
Overall, things are moving along nicely. Please pray for our employment and financial situation as well as for transformed lives as the result of intentional collisions with our community. We know God is continuing to work in and through us in every situation, good or bad.
