Writing curriculum-sounds like fun, huh:)

I had a good meeting today with CDC, Central Detroit Christian. I was asked to create the curriculum for the K-5th grade arts portion of their Breakthrough Enrichment program that is held on Tuesday nights. I was planning on teaching an Urban Arts class for middle school girls already, but when I was approached with this task, I prayed about it and felt like this was a greater need in CDC's ministry. Since I am partnering with different ministries in Detroit, I believe strongly in being sensitive to the needs of the ministry. So, for at least the first term, through Christmas, I'll be focusing on the elementary kids.

I am going to miss my summer staff. I have only one volunteer who is available to serve with me on Tuesday nights. Thank goodness though! She will be focusing on the music and I on the drama. As I type this, my brain is going in a million directions thinking about what the kids will perform for the program. Pray that the Lord continues to give me creativity in designing a program for this fall and for the next term. (and of course, those of you who have creative minds, feel free to comment with any ideas you may have!)

Phase 2

Today I'm headed to a City Mission program meeting to propose my Urban Art after school program for this fall. After a successful summer camp program, I'm excited that they are interested in us continuing the program. There's a lot of work to be done, but please continue to pray for this whole adventure as I am learning what it means to daily walk by faith.

Victoriously Persistant River

"A river reaches places where its source never knows."
After a few weeks of questioning, wondering, arguing and doubting, this phrase of Oswald Chambers put everything into perspective. In John 7:38, "He who believes in Me...out of his heart will flow rivers of living water." I have no control of the outflow of the "river" in my life. God is in control of that and I need to accept that I may never see how great or small the outcome of the outflow is.

"A river is victoriously persistent, overcoming all barriers."
Everything was moving along at a good pace. Until certain obstacles began to pop up, like rocks in a river that barely touch the surface, but can do enough damage to and appear to immobilize. But the river doesn't become immobilized. It finds a path around the obstacle. "The obstacle will be a matter of total indifference to the river that will flow steadily through you if you will simply remember to stay focused on the Source."

No matter the obstacle, stay focused on Christ who is the director of each vein of the river in your life.