Directions to Martins

Dave & Trudy Martin
70 Keswick Drive
Mechanicsburg PA 17050
695.2021

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Truth Project

Focus on the Family's The Truth Project is a DVD-based small group study that practically and personally introduces viewers to the truth claims of God.

Join Brad & Cheryl Rider, leaders and hosts, for a 12 week study on Wednesday nights.

If you have questions about world views, philosophy, truth, evil, heaven and hell. Or if you've ever wondered how to answer questions that others may have on these topics, you will want to attend this! This is a great study for those who want to be able to share and discuss their faith with others.

For more information, visit Focus On The Family website: www.thetruthproject.org/

Introducing Jim Gallagher

Jim was born and raised in Philadelphia (the city of brotherly love), and moved to Harrisburg in 1983, with his wife, Eileen. They have been married for 31 years and have 4 children. He has been a member of CCC since 1986, owns a small business, enjoys any beach anywhere, and watching most sporting events.

Friday, September 25 at 7:00 pm in the auditorium at Christ Community Church, Jim will speak to the Young Adults. His topic is "Live an Engaged Life"

Ever feel you just can’t seem to get to all that the Lord has invited you to accomplish? Did you know that the challenge of optimum effectiveness is to manage your energy in all dimensions of your life? We’ll take a brief look at how your physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual sources of energy all operate together. Consider life as a series of sprints where you are fully engaged for periods of time and then fully disengaged, being renewed before jumping back into the track meet.

God is my provider

I got a job at a small organization in Harrisburg, PA. As the months went by, I found that this office was not a healthy environment for me to be working in. I also struggled to accept my boss’s management style. I became extremely depressed and my self-esteem plummeted. I felt the less work I did, the less I would have to deal with my boss, and soon my initial “give 125%” attitude was nothing but a memory.
I was ashamed of my new work ethic, which only added to my self-loathing, and after about 10 months, I finally admitted to myself that this wasn’t the place for me. Unfortunately, by this time, my confidence in my abilities was at a low point, and I began to doubt that I could succeed anywhere. One night, as I was praying, I poured myself out to the Lord and admitted that I was becoming someone I wasn’t proud of, and I wasn’t sure I was on the right career path any longer. However, I didn’t think I had the strength or courage to switch jobs, and in this economy I certainly wasn’t going to give up my steady salary. I ended my prayer with a simple, but bold plea, “I can’t move Lord, so please, if this isn’t the right path, move me.”
Not long after, I lost my job.
I was furious, broken and depressed. Being a person who always liked to be in control, the fear of the unknown soon saturated every part of my being and I found myself paralyzed with anxiety. I felt completely vulnerable and helpless, yet in the back of my mind, I began to wonder if perhaps this was His answer to my prayers. Little did I know, that this was going to be one of the greatest blessings of my life and the Lord was going to reveal himself to me in ways I could have never imagined.
After investigating my immediate options, I learned that due to unusual circumstances, my unemployment was not going to start for at least six weeks (if at all). As soon as the panic began to set in, the Lord provided: I received a check from my old job for my saved vacation and sick time, quickly followed by a $1,500 tax refund! That paid all my bills for two months.
Right around the time that money was drying up, I was approved for unemployment. The amount I was told I would receive each month was obviously God’s design because it was enough to pay all my bills and stay in my apartment.
Over the next four months, I started to heal. I prayed, expressed myself artistically, and began working through some deeper issues. I even found my adventurous side again.
During this time, I also found a new church home. Christ Community Church became a life-line for me, and sharing my story was a very important step in my healing process. Slowly but surely, I began to value myself again, and I learned to rebuke the feelings of failure that had possessed me for far too long.
In June, I hit another hurdle. My car took a turn for the worst and I racked up a bill of $1,100. Once again the Lord intervened and money that I thought I owed my health insurance company became available. I fixed my car without going into any debt.
Then, I got a call from the YWCA of Greater Harrisburg and was asked to come in for an interview for a secretarial position. Having studied public relations and graphic design, this wasn’t the career I was hoping for but I certainly wasn’t going to turn down an interview. I got a call from the VP at the YWCA and was offered a job, however, it wasn’t the position I had applied for, and this job had not even been advertised yet. The position offered to me was directly under the VP and focused on two major areas: public relations and graphic design!
The compensation package initially offered to me included just enough for me to pay my bills but was less than my old salary. I prayed about it and then, nervously, I countered their offer. I knew it was a risky move, but believed that if this was the job for me, it would all work out. The next day the YWCA offered me more than I asked for in my counter!
Tears come to my eyes every time I think about my journey. It wasn’t easy, but I learned that when I truly give control over to the Lord, He always provides. I still have a lot to learn, but I am stronger now than I ever was before. I knew He would provide for me and that everything was in His control, but it was still hard to imagine how this situation would ever work out. Now that I know what He had planned all along, I am in awe of His infinite wisdom and amazed by His kindness. Today, I am proud of the person I am becoming and the peace that comes from knowing I am walking on the right path, by His grace, is indescribable.

Devan Drabik is an artist & expert Trivia player. She is 23 and lives in Harrisburg.

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