Jordan in Jerusalem

I'm so excited I can barely write. Yesterday, I had an interview at Jordan in Jerusalem. IT WAS AWESOME! The call committee was so great - very down to earth, honest and authentic. In some ways, the whole interview felt like I was sitting down with a group of people I'd want to have as friends - it didn't feel hard or uncomfortable or difficult. It was a fit and it seemed so natural.

I feel so called to pastor these wonderful people, and apparently the feeling is mutual. They sent me an email this afternoon telling me that I'm prime candidate #1, and they are coming to hear me preach tomorrow. Their attendance will nearly double the size of the little country church where I'm preaching.

C and I stayed overnight in Jerusalem at a bed and breakfast owned by one of the church members. It was a darling place with scrumptious food and a hospitable hostess. We didn't want to leave - being served a feast for breakfast in a fancy dining room was such a treat! High Ropes Amy stayed with the kids and they all did great. What a blessing to have her around to help out.

Jerusalem is a small town and has a charm that seemed to fill my veins. There is a small quaint downtown, some great antique stores, a couple good restaurants, a Piggly Wiggly (yay - I'm big on the pig!), a VFW tank, one elementary school, one junior high and one high school. There's a nice workout facility, a Curves, and even a Mickey Ds and a Subway. It's also really central and within 2 hours from a number of larger cities and towns. A few places are only about 1/2 hour away. We didn't see them, but apparently there are quite a few outdoor options too: a pool, a hiking/biking trail, a golf course, etc.

The Jordan church building was built in the 60s and utilizes space well. Somebody was thinking when the church was built - proven by the fact that the congregation also purchased the adjacent lot. The worship space ROCKS - movable altar and pulpit, flexible space, great sound system, and an open, airy architecture.

Wow...who knows...maybe I'll be growing up and becoming a pastor afterall. Crazy.