meet matt esswein!

Matt Esswein just started this week as our new College Ministry Assistant. He just graduated from Poly this past weekend with a degree in Business Administration with a concentration in international management (an impressive mouthful if you ask me!). I'm stoked to have Matt on board this summer and am looking forward to what he'll add to our college ministry here at Grace. This Sunday he'll be teaching in college group at 11:00am, so come by and get to know him. If you want to get in touch with him his email is matt@graceslo.org, or you can call him at 805.543.2358. He's pictured here hard at work in his office. Welcome aboard Matt!

another one of our own!

I got an email this weekend making fun of me for not posting in while, so I've been shamed back into the blogosphere! Actually, what's really bringing me back out is that one our student's at Grace, Lindsay, blogged about college group this morning. I was greatly encouraged and humbled by Lindsay's reflections. I got to know her as we worked in New Orleans last summer and have enjoyed watching her grow in the Lord this year. In a bit of serendipity I found this photo of Lindsay WITH Jessica in New Orleans last year! (probably Lindsay's favorite pic of herself! check out her blog: On A Balloon Ride) One of my great joys is seeing our students grow in their faith. Thanks for the encouragement Lindsay!