Over the last several months, we have been applying and interviewing for different positions, both musical and non-musical. I interviewed for two church-musician positions. In the process, I found out that it would be nearly impossible to decide which would be the best for me. After asking God to make the decision for me, he did. One of the churches passed on me and the other has worked out very nicely. Meredith has interviewed for and been offered the handbell director position at Our Savior Lutheran Church, in West Columbia. I will begin sometime this summer as the Director of Music at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, Columbia, pending the final approval of the Church Council (which should be just a formality, having been recommended by the search committee). Our lease is up in Charlotte July 21 and we hope to be moving that weekend and to begin a new life in Columbia. While it will be hard to move at that time of year to a place notorious for extremely hot temperatures, I know that we can and that it will be a rewarding experience. Bear in mind, Meredith and I have been working part time jobs in Charlotte and the Lord has made it work for us, financially. We hope that Meredith can find another part-time job, at least, in Columbia so that we can have the financial flexibility to allow her to start teaching flute privately.
This is an exciting bit of resurrection joy. Continue to pray that we don't lose heart and that things work out smoothly!
