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Well, this post is a few days late – but wanted to declare that as of Monday, 1/8/2007, we launched into a new, unknown journey.  After serving a little over 11 years as the Worship Pastor at Christian Renewal Church of St. Simons Island, GA – I resigned my position in December and had my last Sunday a few days ago.  We have a huge love for that local church and all the people there – we love them so very much.  I’m happy to report that my resignation was not forced out of conflict or relational issues.  It was a decision ordained and directed by the Holy Spirit of God.  Over the last year especially, we began to sense a restlessness and discontentment … feeling that maybe God had something else for us – a different way, a different method.  It was hard to ignore, but years of faithfulness and loyalty to that local church, the pastor (who we really love and is a great, true friend and brother), and to the people … they will make you want to push aside those feelings.

I once learned an analogy about how eagles will begin to put sticky barbs and things in the nest to make it “uncomfortable” when it’s time for the baby eagle’s to leave the nest and fly.  I don’t know if that’s really true or not, but it’s a great way to look at the situation.

You know, God seems to always have ‘seasons’ for things, and in my simple mind, I like to think that maybe … just maybe … something will last forever!  I’m great at starting things, but not great at wrapping them up or laying things down when they aren’t effective anymore.  So, in a case like this – with 4 kids, a house payment, and ABSOLUTELY NO HINT of an idea as to what employment opportunities may be out there for us, I took the plunge.  But – we did it.  And with it came the peace of God.  The “knowing” in my Spirit that “God is up to something” and a true excitement and zeal for what is “to come”.

Our final Sunday was a few days ago – I led worship with the team and came back for a gracious reception honoring us Sunday night.  I have been blessed over those 11 years beyond measure from the people at CRCSSI and the faithful, loyal volunteers who have served along my side on the worship team and in the media ministry.

On Monday morning, I told Joy that even though it was Jan 8, it felt more like Jan 1 – that even though it wasn’t New Years’ Day, it felt like we were finally able to get a new start.  Then, I walked outside and a massive rainbow was over our home – over the entire area … everyone saw it … everyone talked about.  My “across-the-street” neighbor also just quit his job and ventured out into the unknown … they saw it, and just like myself – they said “that’s significant”.

Yeah – everybody saw that rainbow.  It was over my house.  It was over Chad and Merdith’s house.  It was over Jon Michael’s school.  As I took him to school and saw the rainbow continue to just “float and move” with us … I realized also … it was right over my former church, CRCSSI.

Later I asked someone about it, and he said “I didn’t see it, but everybody at school was talking about it”.

Yeah – everybody saw it … but as far as I’m concerned ….

…. that was my rainbow.

So, now the unknown … I’m beginning to see and sense some potential opportunities … but there are many roads ahead.  God is wise, and the all-wise God of the Universe  is gracious enough to live in me.  His great gift, the Holy Spirit, is already at work, leading, guiding, and giving us the direction we need.

It’s gonna be a great year!

For the Kingdom,
Fred