God is with Us
This week has been jam packed with activity as we find ourselves moving ever closer towards a way of life absent of vocational ministry. This new direction has certainly been full of challenges for us ... and definitely necessitates a different means for meeting our financial needs. As a result, my attention over the last few weeks has shifted to finding a full time job outside of ministry.
I'm currently pursuing an opportunity in education. I spent most of the 2009-2010 school year subbing throughout Arlington ISD in order to supplement income. During this time I worked with all levels K-12 and enjoyed these experiences greatly.
High School and Elementary were my favorite age groups though! I have always enjoyed the teaching process and feel some of my strongest spiritual gifts are teaching oriented. So, with these things in mind, Dawnita and I have prayerfully been moving forward with the idea of my becoming a fulltime teacher.
I have decided to make my primary focus on elementary ages. So, for the last couple of weeks I have been studying for the TExES 191 Generalist EC-6 certification. I'm scheduled to take this certification test on Thursday at 5pm.
A secondary focus will be on TExES 161 Special Education EC-12. At the moment I am scheduled to take this test on Friday morning at 8am. However, most of my time has been devoted to studying for the 191 Generalist certification test. So, I may end up rescheduling this test for later in July.
I would greatly appreciate your prayers for me (for our family) as I continue to study this week and then take these tests. I'll be able to start searching for a teaching opportunity as soon as I pass these certification exams. Hopefully, I’ll be looking in earnest for a job in education by next Monday.
Either way, we treasure your prayers for us as we continue to simply ask God to make sense of our future. We will continue to ask Him to orchestrate our steps rightly! The future is a little uncertain (especially in regards to finances) at the moment. Nonetheless, GOD is with us!
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