A week in the life of a Youth Pastor.......

I've moved into my new desk (or desks) - and here's a little pic for you all. The background is a bit 'blue' at the moment - so will soon be sorted out (and customised in usual 'Penster' fashion!) I always think that a girl can never have too many computers(!). The ambience is good.....the lava lamp's going.....Hillsong & Delirious DVD is playing in the background....yes - it's a good place to be! Oh, and check out the blow up globe in the corner of the desk - totally fab! All it needs now are a few fish in a tank on the desk - and we're almost there!!

Yesterday I went to High Leigh with Annie (we thought we'd start our w/end away early!)...no, not really - we had to make sure that everything's in place for this weekend (and sample the coffee & biscuits - v.important!). I'd recommend the oat crunch biccies, but not the jammy rings - they were lacking in cream...nuff said really!

I was thinking about joining the 'Songs of Praise' crew in Chelmsford Cathedral tonight - but thankfully (for them) they were full....so it's an evening with the Elim worship team instead, to practice/plan for the weekend!

Tomorrow I'm off to Carrotty Wood - and then off to meet Glen Podd (the Metropolitan East Regional Youth Director!). Then Thursday - I'm speaking at the Ladies meeting in the morning, then have a meeting in the afternoon - then Friday it's off to High Leigh for the church w/end - yay!!!

In the meantime I've got lots of stuff to sort out for High Leigh....music to think about - and thoughts for Thursday morning!

More soon....
Pen x

This season's must have....

Me and my cousin thought we'd try this season's look...... in none other than Harrods!!

What about these?? (Bargain at £165!)




These are by far the best - don't you think?!

Starbucks 'n other things....

Just thought I'd let you know that I checked out the re-furbished Starbucks today (and their new range of muffins!!) - definitely worth a visit (or 6)!

I went to see Jo's new flat last night - very exciting it was too (and a good supply of coffee and cakes)!

Not that I'm overly concerned about coffee and cakes you realise.....

Anyway....I'm off to CRE tomorrow (Christian Resource Exhibition). First stop I think will be the 'African Praise Church Vestments' stand, to see if they have any suitable 'Youth Pastor' wear. As long as it comes in pink - I'm happy!!

Thursday afternoon is the funeral - so would value your prayers!

Friday I'll be back at work - ready for youth - yay!! By the way: if anyone from the youth band (who played in church on Sunday night) is reading - you guys were awesome!!

Have a good week all!!
Pen x

New job!!!

Today I started my new job, as Youth Pastor at Church! Ann and I have a month's handover time - before she leaves to have her ickle baby - bless!

It's cool for lots of reasons - but also because I knew from the age of 16/17 that I would be in full-time ministry one day. When people used to ask me that question 'what do you do?', I always used to reply with 'well, I work in insurance, but one day I believe I'll be in full-time ministry'.

I realised that over the years, I had stopped saying the last part, because although I believed that it would happen, I couldn't quite see how and when. It was only three weeks' ago - when I remembered this and thought 'hey, in three weeks' time, I'm going to be in full-time ministry!' Even though it's only for seven months, and I'm now 30 (not 17) - it's all part of God's plan - which is pretty awesome really!

So, if God's put something in your heart - trust Him with it! It may take a few years to come to fruition - but it's worth the wait!

Have a great week!
Pen x

PS: you might want to pray for the Elim crew who have to work with me now!! :-)