His Eye is on the Sparrow...

Ok.. so I really didn't know what to title this entry, but I am listening to that song, and i LOVE it. So, "I sing becuase I'm happy, I sing becuase I'm free, His eye is on the sparrow and I know He watches me."
So this is my second week of being a Pastor. How crazy is this that god put me in a position where i get to be apart of ministry and helping to change the lives of so many young people. that's sooo cool. I love it here. I am getting use to the city life, which is fun. I have been over to Halifax area with Gerry and Audry Barkhouse. They are a wonderful couple that i live with.. for this month. Idon't know who I'm with for next month. But the time is passing sooo fast. I can't believe it. Anyway. the other day I was down in Eastern Passage, oh gosh.. I miss the ocean. I love the smell of the salt water, I love the wind always blowing in your face... even if it does have a bit of a chill to it. I love the sound of the waves crashing up against the shore. I love walking the beach in my bare feet and looking for shells. I love the peacefulness that it brings. So it was SOO nice to just walk on the beach. Kelvin, I will take you there when you are here. It's beautiful!
Bunny is doing GREAT! i think she loves her new home... in my office. She get's free reign when i am in the office... I learned that i have to keep a bit of a close eye on her because she likes to eat phone chord. oops.. luckly we had a spare... i hope i don't need anymore spares. But she's jsut as cute as ever... and hasn't really grown too much since i got her, she's jsut thickining out some. but she's still cute. She likes to lick. And she sits on my shoulder and i walk around all over and she jsut stays there. Eats my hair. It's nice to have her around...especially where i don't know very many people, at least to hang out with.
So work is good. I'm learning peoples names and talking with lots of parents. I really have to get out of my comfort zone as far as meeting poeple. I'm not very good at it. the shy introverted side comes out. OH... and I have had to learn to budget this past week or so... gosh... money doesn't go very far before it's gone.. gosh. I haven't even spent it but i know it's already gone. AND I had to go looking for a job;... I haven't had a job outside of ministry before. It's soo weird looking fro a job. I put in a couple of applications, so that's a start. I know that God has everything under control.
So that's my story for this week. I dont' think i mentioned., but i get to be IN my brother's wedding. I'm SOO excited. Christine asked me to be a Bridesmaid. I have never done that before, but i'm sooo excited about it. They get married July 21, 2006. Wow.. my brother's going to be married. It's still hard to believe sometimes.

First Day on the Job

Wow... i'm a PASTOR.. i never thought this day would come... let alone being a children's pastor of an amazing Church like Hillside. God has His way of doing things. Ok.. so Technically Sunday was my first Debute... i preached my first sermon in a church.. period.. that was nerve racking.. and i know i could have done more to fix it up.. but it's done and over with.. these people have alot of grace. But Monday was THE day. I go from 9-4:30.. Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday... Sunday's.. they are just booked... at least these are the hours to work, until i get my part time job. I also have Pioneer Club Thursday evenings. I think i'll be kept on my toes. So my first day on the job.. i moved into my office. At least i tried to.. i didn't have all of my stuff there with me.. so it took a little longer. My family is comming up with the rest of my stuff today, including the bunny which will stay in my office. So that's exciting. I can't wait. I know there will be a few children who will be in my office all the time. The pastor's kids :) But it will be nice to have the company. Pastor Bill got my regular computer up and running.. he's a very handy guy. And Pastor Peter and i went through expectations and all that stuff. Its' been an interesting process so far. AND beyond all of that.. i went traveling through cole harbour to find out where all the stuff is. Like the basic Necessities. Wal Mart... Super Store.. Bank.. Tim Horton's.. I think i have my bases covered as of right now.
Oh.. I don't Think i have written anything of recently about my brother Jason. Well.. ti's been a HUGE deal that he has come home. Chirstmas it was all about watching the Thai presents being opened. they were SOO cool. I have some hung in my office right now. But on Dec. 31, 2005... my brother is ENGAGED to Ms. Christine Reidsma. I'm SOOO excited for them.. i will have a sister in law... but i love her to death already. She's great and totally fits in with our family. So i'm very excited about that. that's the altest news of my life. First day of WORK.. oh.. and i have my business cards already.. they say.. Pastor Sasha Blaikie... and then phone number and fax, address of the church. It's sooo cool! I have a business card.
HAPPY New Year to everyone!