There are times in life when we are seeking a new direction. We think we know exactly which way to move forward. We make our plans and dream along those lines. But sometimes God steps in and redirects our course. We start to feel like we are shooting off on a path that is different than what we planned and dreamed. Rene Velarde is LCBC’s newest addition to the Worship Leading staff. He and his wife Jess were looking for an opportunity to be a part of a ministry or church that has an outward focus, but they were thinking it would be closer to there home in Salinas, CA. Through a series of circumstances and decisions, God brought them here to Lancaster. I asked Rene a few questions about “Interruptions”.
1)Did you ever think you would end up being on the other side of the country?
Never. When I got married a year ago, I would’ve never imagined spending my 1 year anniversary on the other side of the country. All Pennsylvania was to me was another state that took me a while to spell. It would never cross my mind. Now I’m here making this my new home.
2)Were you looking for God to interrupt your plans?
I was looking for God to make the plans. I had no plan. My plan was to find a plan. But ironically, God did interrupt my plans. I somehow grew attached to my lifestyle of searching and waiting. It became comfortable & familiar. My comfortable life of searching was interrupted when God brought me to LCBC.
3)How did you know that it was God bringing the interruption?
I had been praying and seeking direction for a long time and nothing was really coming my way. I decided to start fasting and really dig down deep into a life of focusing and pursuing God. I did a three week Daniel fast, which is pretty much living off of fruits, veggies, and legumes. It was during the first week of the fast that LCBC called. What also let me know it was God bringing this interruption was that it was not something my wife or I could have contrived on our own. It was something that was so random and so out of place for us. It took us straight out of comfort and familiarity and right into entirely new territory.
Rene will be leading worship tonight at Saturate Eight. We are excited to welcome him and Jess to LCBC!
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