I've Arrived (at Seminary)

Yesterday I was able to register for spring semester classes at Eden. Classes begin next week and I can hardly wait!  I'll have courses in Biblical studies, Christian social ethics, church history and doctrine, and the impact of Judaism on Christianity.

I'm bound to learn a lot and grow much over these next few years.  I pray that I will be open to hear what it is that God desires of me and be able to respond appropriately and lovingly.

Preparing the Way

Well, it looks as if things are coming together.  In order for me to attend morning classes at seminary, I needed to arrange for child care...no easy feat since we really don't know anyone in our community.  We ended up finding a service, care.com, that provided us with several quality child care provider options.

Next Tuesday, I'll be attending orientation and registration for classes which will begin on February 1.  I'm looking forward to the start of the semester and all the pearls of wisdom I'll acquire :).  I'll also get squared away with parking tags, e-mail accounts, mailboxes, textbooks and other tools designed to get me launched on this journey.

I'm so excited!

It Won't Be Long Now...

Well, classes will begin in less than a month.  In the meantime, I need to get the girls back into the routine of school, need to find childcare for those times when my class schedule conflicts with the girl's school schedule, and bid farewell (for part of each week) to my husband as he begins his Spring teaching schedule.

I also need to finish preparations for my interview with the District Committee on Ministry in late February--the last step of three that moves me from a declared candidate to a certified candidate as recognized by the United Methodist Church.  I'm also identifying scholarship and grant opportunities to help support my education which is particularly crucial considering I'm no longer gainfully employed.

Despite the level of activity and the newness of everything, we feel blessed. We've moved to a great town and are plugged into an exciting faith community.  God is good!