Sunday, March 12, 2006

New Job!!!

All change - again!!!

As most of you know - I've been working as a Residential Worker in a Childrens Crisis Unit (for 11-16s) since December (quite different to my previous job - but there you go!!). Originally, they needed people up until mid March (ie, now) which was fine, as I was planning to go and live in Rwanda for four months (March to July) and help with Hope Rwanda. The idea of living in Africa was pretty cool, and everything was coming together nicely (so I thought)....

Less than 24hrs after replying about Rwanda, I then had another job emailed to me, which would've meant moving to Birmingham....and if two options weren't enough, I was then offered a permanent position where I currently work, and then came another offer which I wasn't expecting..... It's kinda like buses - you know, you either get none - or three at once!

So....for all who've been wondering - I've been praying about Rwanda, Birmingham and Chelmsford (how different can you get?)

For those in church today, you will have now heard the news! I'm staying in Chelmsford - and will be covering Ann's maternity leave. I'm going to be a full-time Youth Worker at Church with effect from 1st May! How cool?!

So, thanks for all your prayers etc - it's v.appreciated! Just thinking back to this time last year, I was working in an office in London. Since then, I've been to six new countries - and COMPLETELY changed my work. I'm thinking that I've now got out of my last 'comfort zone' - so I'm ready for the challenge! The challenge may be just to stay in the country for the next 7mths or so!

Pen x

7 comments:

Lisa said...

It is gonna be great and myself, James R, Rachel, Gareth and Sunil are gonna love having you join the Deep Impact Team and all the youth activities!

Welcome aboard Penny!!

Tracie said...

Fab news Penny - God bless you....

ginger luke said...

ah, thats brilliant mate!!! you'll do great!

how exciting! for both you and ann

SarahB said...

Congratulations, Pen. Brilliant news...

:-)

Sarah

Helen said...

Hey Pen we're so glad you're staying with us!

Have a good week!

PatK said...

Does this mean we don't do Starbucks for the next 7 months?!!

Great news, and continuing to pray for you

Love & hugs
Pat

Mini Gibley said...

YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!