Learning new things.....

Hello Hello!!!

Life has been busy here and we are still adjusting to the area and still trying to get to know people and places! I am loving my job, but there is still so much to learn and Benj has been working hard on all of the responsibilities he carries with the church. He is not only responsible for the worship leading and music side of things, he has also been given the entire "guest relations" side of the church plant. Anything from the parking lot to the stage he has been planning for and he is doing a wonderful job at it and has learned so much!

I am continuing to see how much goes into Children's Ministries and was able to see a church set up a mid-week program that they hold. I was able to to ask questions and see how well organized things were in the midst of having to set up and tear down every week. We are currently looking around for toys, books, and other supplies for our kids areas so if you would like to donate anything we would appreciate any help we can get!

We are learning so much and God is showing us that He is the one in control! We are still praying for more core team members especially for the upcoming Monthly Gatherings! Please continue to pray that God provides more core team members, for our personal finances, and for continued personal growth! We are so thankful for all of you and praise God for the support system of family and friends that He has given us!

This week....

This week has been such a blessing and a challenge! Prayers have been answered, we are being stretched, and things are coming along quickly with Discover Church! I am so thankful to be where I am right now and trying hard to see how God is working in my own life. Benj and I are feeling a little more settled in our condo, even though it may be a while before we really feel “at home.” Benj is truly my encouragement and keeps me going even when I don’t want to and God is blessing us so much with precious time together even though I’m working.

Working at Starbucks is wonderful and I just love the people there! My co-workers and managers are great and it’s just fun to be back in a coffee shop again :) God is so good to put me somewhere that I can enjoy and Benj is keeping just as busy working with Discover Church from home.

We are coming up on some exciting things with Discover Church and it is a challenge for all of us! My priorities are changing and only God can give me the strength to say “no” to some things even though it is so easy to say “yes” to everything! On October 25th we will be holding our first Monthly Gathering. We will have these monthly services until the launch in January in which we will hopefully be able to start the weekly services. We have been given software and a sound system to use for FREE and we have booked 2 ballrooms at a hotel for an amazing price! Please pray that God continues to provide not only supplies for the upcoming services, but also that He provides PEOPLE! We are still trying to grow our core team and we know that God will have the right people at the right time, but we could still use your prayers!

Please let Benj and I know if there’s any way we can pray for you!!! And check out new blogs at our website: www.thelitters.com

Also….the NEW Discover Church website is up and running now: www.discoverchurchpbc.com

Discover SERVICE

Tomorrow's big event:

Cookout at the beach!
Carlin Park/Loggerhead Beach
12:00-3:00pm
FREE hot dogs and bottled water!

Upcoming Events.....

I just wanted to take a second to thank everyone of our supporters for continuing to pray for us as we prepare for Discover Church, and as we reach out to the community around us! Here are a few things that we are preparing for and some things that we could use some prayer for as well! Again we deeply appreciate all of your prayers and encouraging words and would love to know how we can pray for you!


August 23rd--Discover SERVICE
Our Core Team will be holding a TOTALLY FREE cookout at the beach from 12pm-3pm. We simply want to show God's love in a practical way and get to know our community!

August 28th--Discover Church Vision Cast
This will be an evening of casting the vision of Discover Church. We are in the process of building our Core Team and this is a great way to learn more about what we are doing in Palm Beach County!

September 24th--Flying to OHIO for a family wedding!

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I Got The Job......

Praise the Lord, I finally got the job at Starbucks!!!

I just have to say that God definitely knew what He was doing with our job situations. Benj turned down a job that a friend was generous enough to offer because neither of us had a peace about it and the pay would, in all reality, only pay for gas money and tolls because it was so far away.

Anyway, Tuesday morning I really didn't want to call Starbucks to check on whether or not I was actually hired and Benj stopped what he was doing and said that I needed to pray about it. So that is exactly what I did and even asked God to put my name on their hearts and minds and that I would find favor with them somehow. I received some clear direction that I did in fact need to call them instead of just waiting even though I still did not want to call and be an annoyance. As soon as I called the manager said that I was hired even though I can't start till the 24th and that she thought it was funny that I called because she was just thinking about me and looking over my application!!!

Praise God--He heard my every word and I am so thankful that this is where He wants me! I am really praying now that this will be a place to meet and influence many people and that He will use it to grow Discover Church and that I may be an encouragement to those that I work with!!!!

Yesterday's Trip to the ER....

First I want to thank many of you for all of your prayers for Benj's eye. I do appologize for not being clear with everyone what was going on too. A few days ago, he noticed a cloudy spot toward the middle of his eye making it hard for him to see out of his left eye (he's not in any pain whatsoever).

Monday we went to the eye Dr. to see if there was something wrong or if he just needed glasses. After looking at it, the doctor from walmart said that she thought it might just be a common thing (a hemorrhaged blood vessel) but that we would need to take him to an eye specialist to get it checked right away!

Yesterday, (Tuesday), we waited a glorious 8 hours in an ER at the University of Miami to see a specialist. Benj went through a few tests and after a whole day we still don't know what it is. There's definitely fluid by the retina and the doctor said he should come back if it gets larger or if it doesn't go away in a couple of weeks. She can always inject medicine into his eye to dry up the fluid but we are praying he won't have to go through that :)

Again, thank you for your prayers and please continue to pray that it goes away on its own! We will keep you updated and we just praise God that it's nothing too serious!

Overwelmed with blessings from God.....

We have had a great weekend and I just wanted to let you all know of some great blessings in our lives that God is overwhelming us with!

As many of you know, Benj and I went to our best friends' wedding in Pennsylvania two weeks ago! We had a good time seeing friends from school, however, we were somewhat discouraged because of the amount of money needed for plane tickets, hotels, food, and other expenses. The evening we arrived back in FL, we checked the mail and there we found checks just over the amount we spent on this trip! Praise God and Him alone! What an encouragement to know that we have a God that cares about us so much!!!

He continues to encourage us and amaze us every DAY that goes by. Even as we are still waiting on my job situation, He blesses us and we have peace knowing that He is providing and He does have a plan!

God is good--all the time!