We asked some of our staff to honestly finish these sentences:
- “I am currently learning to trust God with…”
- “One thing that brings me joy in the fall is…
- “What I can’t control and what I was never meant to carry alone.”
- Shopping for back to school supplies and cooler temps!
Julie Brown
- Trusting God that He has me exactly where I am supposed to be.
- Change of season and back to consistency after summer
Amy Izzo
- His timing and uncertainty
- Slightly cooler weather LOL
Kari Reith
- My feelings.
- Anniversary with hubby in October – 17 years married this year!
Melody Stadler
- My adult children and grandchildren.
- Gathering with family in another state!
JoAnna Welsh
- I am currently learning to trust God with my future.
- One thing that brings my joy in the fall is the laugh and smile of my growing son!
Brandon Fetter
- I am currently learning to trust God with with my time
- One thing that brings me joy in the fall is cooler weather and bonfires
Rachel Jesubakthan
- Timing … more so His timing
- Cooler Disney days with family and friends
T. Munroe
- I am currently learning to trust God with my leadership development.
- One thing that brings me joy in the fall is a return to rhythm. Also the nearness of the holidays. And basketball!
Kelly Adkins
- I am currently learning to trust God with teenage drivers.
- One thing that gets me excited in the fall is pumpkin flavored everything.
Amanda Sanders
- Things outside of my control
- The NBA season starting back up
Mike Standish
- His timing
- Fall is usually my vacation time so I’m looking forward to traveling and time with friends
Kelley Reinoehl
- The Future
- “Cooler” weather
Ashley Weaver
- The unknowns that come with ministry and scheduling.
- Cozy fall flavors
Kristie Alves
Apparently we're all looking forward to cooler weather...or at least the version of it that Florida occasionally gives us.
But another theme stood out even more. Many of our staff mentioned learning to trust God with the future and the unknown. It’s a good reminder that even those who lead and serve our church don’t have it all figured out. We’re all learning what it looks like to trust Jesus one next step at a time, and that’s exactly where He meets us.
