I have been dying to make this public, and I finally did at the branch meeting this past sunday: I will be moving to South Bend to work for the People of Praise at Headquarters!
Once upon a time, there was an event called the Missionary Conference, where 100+ men and women gather to hear the word of the Lord. It was an honor to be there, and I knew it would be a great time to see long-distance friends and to pray for what the Lord wants from me. I was praying for open heart that week. When I heard of the missionary company I instantly loved it, I couldn't be more thrilled because I've always thought it would be cool to be a missionary even at an early age, but I've never seen a real good outlet for it. So I thought, "People of Praise missionaries? Halleluia!"
Also, during the weekend it was great to talk with Paul Decelles as much as I possibly could, and it turns out that Paul Kane was talking to him about me graduating with an Accounting degree this upcoming semester. (Paul Kane later tells me that his reaction was, "Oh that'll be perfect! Just perfect!") So Paul Decelles comes up to me the last night during the party, while I was talking to David Salmon, and says,"Well John, I'd like you to be our accountant, and if you're interested, just come to South Bend whenever you're ready. Good night guys." Once he left, David says, "That sounded like a job offer if I've ever heard one."
The Lord has given me nothing but joy and peace about the Accounting position, so I said yes. With Paul Kane accepting the Director of Finance job and moving to South Bend as well, we were able to see the Lord's hand through it all. Paul Kane is going to be my boss's boss, and it is a blessing that we will continue to share our friendship, but in a different way. We are even moving the same week, and we will be living really close together. It doesn't seem like I can get away from the Kanes even if I tried! Once he told me of the move, I said to him, "Listen, I think the Lord is calling me to move to Portland or Skaskatoon." I'm glad he knew I was kidding. The Lord continues to do great things in our midst.
As of right now, I'm trying to stay focused on final exams and finish one more class in the summer. I'll be a free man in July!
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Not that I haven't said this... but congrats! I know that the Missionary Company, and the rest of the community for that matter, are really glad to have great people in our accounting offices! As Paul DeCelles says, "We need a lot of money to do the Lord's work." Just remember... Assets- right, Liabilities and SE- left, and I think you'll be fine. =)
John,
Congratulations!!! This is such an exciting time for all of us graduates. You must be so excited to not only know what you're doing, but to know that you'll be furthering our work as a body. You'll be in my prayers and I guess I'll see you at the wedding in September. God bless you!
~ Karen
The Lord has given us all a great blessing in you, my brother. Looking forward to a grand celebration of your graduation at our house. walt
That's great news, John! A well-employed degree is a fine and wonderful thing and you're a great man for that job. Isn't putting your life where your heart is great?
Praise God!! That is awesome that get to move right into a position that involves your major, and it directly involves POP and building the kingdom! I'm happy for you, I know God will bless all of your work. As a side note though, just in case you discern to become not kidding about your last comment, we would love to have you in Portland!
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