The story goes, I showed up in the Sacramento a few months ago looking for a job. After a week (8 days) of soul/job searching I showed up at Peet's Coffee & Tea in Davis and got hired on the spot. That same day, I moved into a place in Davis as well. No breaking news there. Now the story gets interesting. So, from Texas my good friend Leah Thompson, who definitely has the gift of outgoingness and knows everyone, writes and tells me that she happens (by God I believe) to have a friend who lives in Davis named Sergio. Sergio invited me to the 20's group that he helps lead through FBC Davis on Wednesday nights. At the meeting, I enjoyed the fellowship, but determined that it would be my last time going because it just wasn't my style. But, before I could get out the door, I was tackled by the person in charge of the weekly email list. After a sugar-coated attempt to dart out the door and run for my life, I reluctantly gave them my email. So, a day later I got my first email from the "Roaring 20's Roledex" explaining that they found someone from The Mission, my church, who used to go to their group. Through that contact I found that there was a very small group of believers living in Davis attending The Mission. I started carpooling with them and found that they met Wednesday nights to pray and just be together. Within that, I found friendship and like-hearted people. And within that found accountability with one of the guys. Woohoo!
So, here's a little info about my friends:
Brent
Is working on his Ph.D planning to move soon in connection with that end. He's really laid back, plays guitar (which I have yet to hear), and overall is showing himself a great friend. Also, like myself, he's single and looking... for da ladies ;-)
David & Alex
Married and in their 2nd year. They're in leadership with the Mission, though I'm not sure all that they do. David works for a grounds & facilities department, I think. Does mostly statistics and worksheet type stuff. Alex works for a place that takes care of mentally/physically handicapped people. A therapist I believe. Their job situations are quite vague to me at this point, actually. But they love Jesus and people well. And they are really gifted in hospitality.
Justin & Ivonna
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This couple is from Croatia. They are really neat and just had their first baby a couple of days ago. A few weeks ago they had us all over for crepes.
Ok, those are most of my friends. Now here are some pictures from a trip that we guys went on to San Diego. We attended The Call which was a prayer event for the nation right before the elections.
Well, that's that for now. Hopefully more to come soon.
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