Internship Update

Internship
Presbytery
This month Jacob came under care of the Great Lakes Presbytery as an intern. This was quite a big step. The call we feel to work in the ministry has now been officially recognized and supported by the church. We feel very blessed to know that our life in the ministry will be prayerfully supported by the wonderful churches in the Great Lakes Presbytery. Shaun Newsome ( Reformed University Fellowship) was ordained at this past Presbytery. This is another great blessing to the church, students at MSU, and us. Jacob's wife, Amy, and his mother-in-law were both able to be there and witness this wonderful event, as well as other members from Providence PCA.
Teaching
Jacob taught another LADS (life and doctrine study) this past month finishing up the survey of the minor prophets. There were a lot of great discussions and things learned. This month was hard teaching since there were a few times that Jacob would spend all week preparing just to cancel the study. This was very discouraging but he kept with it and did end up growing in many ways.
Jacob and Amy are still teaching the young kids Sunday school,. We loves teaching these kids but we do find it hard at times to keep their attention. He is taking this as an opportunity to learn all aspects of the ministry from the youngest to oldest. It has been such a joy to see God's love through the eyes of children.
Another big event of this past month for teaching was Jacob preaching at the Lansing City Rescue Mission. Usually the people who attend are male, but this week there were many women and children there as well. Jacob was very nervous at first but was glad to be able to preach and is excited to preach again soon.
Speaking of preaching again soon, Jacob has been offered the opportunity to preach at a small church in Hastings Michigan. He will be preaching on John 1:29-34 on the first Sunday in June. This is a great learning experience and opportunity to preach and we are thrilled at this chance!
Studying
This month Jacob has been studying 3 books. He has been reading Holiness of God by R.C. Sproul; The Westminster Assembly: Reading It's Theology in Historical Context by Robert Letham; and A Praying Life by Paul Miller. If you are interested in learning more about these books please visit our blog, the site is listed below.