It Has Just Begun

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Dan and I headed out the door at 9:10 this morning and made the hour drive to our district office for my oral examination for consecration. I was so nervous and the fact that I've been stressed triggered a diverticulitis flare-up the past couple of days so I've been feeling ill and was really praying that I'd make it through the morning.

 I'm thankful to say that after an hour and ten minute interview with our district's licensing, ordination and consecration committee I am now a Consecrated Woman in Ministry. I had to answer systematic theology questions and use scripture in my answers and it was nerve-wracking. But my studying paid off and I was able to not just squeak by, but answer with confidence. In fact, about half way through the interview I felt myself relax and actually enjoyed the interview. Woot!

 I was encouraged by our district superintendent that I need to be praying how I will use all of this as I have a good grasp of God's word and it is evident that God is using me.

 I'm going to do absolutely nothing for the rest of the day but wanted to pop in here and say thank you so much for your prayers! It's been a rewarding step after two years of hard work. 

 I was tempted to say it is finished, but really it has just begun. God has more in store for me and I'm looking forward to see how all this will be used in future ministry!

Comments

  1. ElizabethdOctober 22, 2019 at 5:59 PM

    Well done Terri. It must have felt quite frightening, but I'm sure you came through really well.
    As you say...it has just begun.

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  2. LindaOctober 22, 2019 at 9:13 PM

    Congratulations!
    I am so happy and proud of you

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