Well, I am surviving and thriving at my new position here at Whites Road Pentecostal Church. I survived the youth weekend and convention as well as my very first sermon to an adult audience. I did not get stoned so I am guessing that is a good sign. Thanks to all who are keeping me up to date, via all the e-mails and texts stating I should come back to Edmonton. I love you all! New Bloggs to come.

Keep on e-mailing me.
Simon Out!

I made it to Ontario while driving 23 hours straight. My journey on my first leg took 2 cups of coffee, 11 cans of diet coke, 1 Red Bull, and a heck of a lot of pit stops to go tinkle. Upon reaching Saskatchewan I managed to obliterate a Kyote at mach 1 or to the laymen 130km/hr. My trip accross country was definately a memorable yet sad event.

On a more serious note, I left Millwoods Youth on Tuesday night with mixed feelings. Excited to be starting my ministry that God has layed out, yet, greatly filled with sorrow at the many youth, leaders, and parents that have come such a close part of my life in the past two years. Surprisingly, I felt more at home during the two weeks at Millwoods then my past church experiences. The memories, laughs, good times, and God times, will definately accompany me into my ministry. With a myriad of memories it is all brought together in a mosaic to create the person I am today. THANK YOU!

In other news....
I GRADUATED.... Yes, it's official. I got my diploma and am excited to embark as a graduate. It has been my first 3 days at my new church and already I have discovered that although Bible College was great, it does not come close to preparing or painting an accurate picture of what full time ministry is really like.

These past few days, in my new appartement, has been great to connect with God. Theres no distractions of school, tv, phone, annowing room mates (j/k) - not really, and school work. Since work at the church has not yet picked up, it is great to start it off on the right foot. In a town where I know virtually no one and am 30 minutes away from Jacquie and 1.5 hours away from any of my friends, it is hard, yet surprisingly peacefull.

PRAY FOR ME
I am speaking the next two Sundays and humbly ask for your prayers that my own inadequicies would be made full in the light of God.

Simon Out!

Well, once again it has been to long since my last post and a lot has changed. I graduated from Bible College (I hope), I have yet to see my marks, yet from the vibe I'm getting it seems promising. Those who have talked to me durring the last 3 weeks of school no that I was a tightly wound leaf spring in the back of a ford ranger driving on some insainely large ruts (metaphorically speaking). Althought the ford truck (school) has metaphorically exploded and conked out, my life (the leaf spring) remains in tact. Ok so I am retarded and the stress is being droped. Furthermore, my trip to California was much deserved and although was fun, much to busy. I had a great time at my cousins wedding and also a awsome time of hanging out with my friend Jordan (also a groomsman) at my wedding.

I also accepted a position at a church in Harriston Ontario, "Whites Road Community Church," which I am very excited about. Jacquie and I found a great apartment in Listowel, a neighboring town and are anxious to settle in soon after our June 23rd wedding.

It is with tremendous sadness I leave my home for the past two years here in Edmonton and at Millwoods church. My heart is heavy and full of the many memories, friends, and times with the youth I have experienced there. I will miss you all greatly.

I'm at work for my last shift today, and well, should get back to work, however, please keep me accountable to update this blog regularly with your hounding posts/invited comments.

Simon Out!

WOW, its been to long.
A lot has been happening in my little part of the world, the tundra of the North (Edmonton). Since you all read last, I have passed one of the hardest classes in my college, "Church History III" - a miracle in itself, had several youth pastor job interviews, and been totally depending on God to carry me through this rocky time of missing my fiance (Although I dont like to show it). The interviews have gone well and your thoughts and prayers as to the direction of God's leading is much appretiated. The wedding is drawing closer and suddenly I am coming to the realization that it is coming sooner than later. Anyway I am working a night shift now and my thoughts are jumbled so I will leave you with a hearty...
Simon Out!

Hey Everyone,

I appologize for the timely delay in updating yet again. I am starting to see this blogging thing more as a curse then a blessing however I always enjoy the task of posting ads for people especially even more so, my darling wife to be. I am honored to be dating a great gal like Jacquie and blessed to be apart of her family. That being said, Jacquie's uncle was a Olympian Swimmer and thus a movie in his memory documenting his life and victories is being relased. PLEASE watch, "Victor, His Name, His Mission" on CBC March 26 at 8 p.m. (Check local Edmonton Listings)

Thanks all, if you want more info dont hesitate to talk or drop me a line. WATCH THE MOVIE!

P.S. - Life this weak is peachy

Simon Out!

Jaquie has now left the province to sort out some more wedding stuff back home, secure a job, and get some general stuff in order for our prospective aquisition of a house in Guelph Ont.

I am at work now and was thankfully was able to almost nail down and complete an assignment due by the end of the month for the completion of my Church History III class.
PRAY I MAKE THE DEADLINE!!! I have 2 more large essay's to write. My research assistant Jacquie was able to sumerize one book for me and I have started the other book. I will keep you posted as to what happens. Prayers Welcome. Desperation setting in!

Simon Out!

Great Day!
Today Jacquie and I had a great day doing our gift registry at Sears. It was like an imaginary shoping spree with imaginary money and with imaginary gifts to take home. I had the fun, yet challenging task of operating the "gun," the tool used to swipe the product code thingies. Never the less it was fun.
Jacquie is mildly stressed concering finances, yet my re-assuring, I can only hope helps. On the up swing of that note, we did realize that the we qualify for a mortgage beyond what our dream house costs. This brought joy, yet a sense of final number crunching in order. Tomorow we will shop arround for mortgages.
Dancing yesterday was really fun actually. Ha ha! I had a great time fling Jacqcie arround the dance floor errr.... dancing with Jacquie, and adding my typical humourus upbeat tone on the whole situation.

On a side note:
Pray, pray that Jacquie and I will have consistant and supportive jobs. We need and are counting on both of us gaining perminant full time employment to secure a future, a future that would seek our dream, dream of becoming home owners come to life. This comes about while we are looking at mortgages, and on the upside, a mortgage is do-able, if we both are working.
Thanks so much.
Wishing all of my faithful readers and those who comment Gods clarity in vission and receptiveness in hearing his voice.
Simon Out!