Calling

I have to admit I didn’t know I was being called by God initially. I thought I was literally going a little crazy. I had no clue God had anything to do with it. To my surprise He had everything to do with it!

The Golden Box

a few years ago the dream started. I was taking a walk and a man was standing in front of his open garage scratching his head. I asked if everything was okay and he pointed into his garage and I walked over. A large gold box was sitting in the center of the floor. It was bright and no markings. Just a plain gold box. He asked what we should do. I walked over and opened it by lifting the lid. A golden light shone and I closed the box. When my eye sight cleared to see the man beside me was gone and on the other side of the box were a crowd of people I’d never seen before. I woke up. This was a re-occurring dream for months. I had no clue what it was about, or why it I was having it over and over again.

My Pastor

My pastor and I were talking and she mentioned Lay Ministry. She thought it would be something I had the heart for and asked me to think and pray about it. I told her I would.

The idea interested me and although I didn’t know the Bible inside and out, I was sure I’d learn if it was something I wanted to do. So I prayed, I thought about it, and I felt that I wasn’t ready quite yet for it although for about a month I did investigate it and learn more about what it would take to become a Lay Minister. By the way the dreams stopped while I was investigating.

Poked and Prodded

For the next three years I had other dreams that were reoccurring and confusing, the pastors asked me to read morning scripture verse at the beginning of service and I started reading the Psalm readings. I am on the Joint Council, and the Worship Council. Then finally I was asked if I would be interested in doing a Lay Servant class and be certified. That question came unexpected and I went home, thought and prayed. God was poking and prodding me the past three years in various ways.

Lay Servant – Step One

I decided that I would take the Lay Servant class and answer God’s call. I didn’t think at this point that God had the right person for the job, but He didn’t seem to want to give up on me doing what ever it was that He had planned. So I am now currently a Certified Lay Servant.

I’ve given sermons and continue to do so allowing the Holy Spirit to guide me. I still continue to read the Psalms when we do readings. I’ve helped serve Communion.

Certified Lay Minister – Step Two

This past year I was asked if I’d consider Certified Lay Minister Training. I wouldn’t have been ask if God hadn’t called through the Pastor. So I went home prayed and thought about it. The training is intense, rigorous and I have to say, that given the choice again, I would do it all over again! There were 4 Modules with a total of 12 weeks and I passed the modules, received my certificates. Right now as of 6/28/2025 (And I’ll update this as time passes), I’m waiting on approval, and certification. I have a background check and psychological evaluation to go through beforehand that has to be done. It’s a “long process” as I’m told.

I am excited. I am nervous. But I am right where God wants me to be. I’ve not had any dreams, no pokes, no prodding except for God’s insights into ministries of outreach.

God is amazing, God is Good, God is Wonderful, God is love!