Blog entries written by N. Billardello
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Howdy Y'All!!
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| Written by N. Billardello |
| Hello to all the St. John Family. I can't believe that I have already been in Texas for three months. Time is flying! My experience has been blessed every step of the way. My weeks are filled with Bible Study, program planning, preparing classes, and of course writing sermons. The people are wonderful, they have embraced me as their adopted son! They really like to feed the intern, which is okay by me. I have learned that Texans really love three things, God, food, and football... so I am fitting in quite well. Having said that, I do miss home. I miss my family, this will be my first Thanksgiving away, and I miss St. John. St. John has been my church home for twenty years now, and I miss the family that I have there. It's weird being at a Lutheran Church that does worship like we do at home, but a little different. I feel like I'm cheating on y'all... if that makes sense. Haha. I have been keeping up with the news about the economy in Michigan and am praying for all of you. It is a scary time... but it's a good time to be the church. It's a good time to remember that God's love is unconditional, and never failing. Well I have to run to a meeting, my prayers and love are with you all. May the peace of our Lord be with you all! Nick 11-19-2008
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Internship
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| Written by N. Billardello |
| A couple weeks ago pastor-supervisors from all over the country flew into Columbus for a week to meet with all the potential candidates for internship coming up next year. I met with four different supervisors, and I realized how much I liked St. John and Pastor Mark. I think that a lot of pastors around the country miss the point when it comes to church. The point is simple, Jesus is love perfected… for us. Everything else that the church does should be built on that foundation. That being said, I met a few pastors that I could work with for a year… Since Pastor Mark won’t let me come home! Haha. I understand that it’s good for me to get a different experience. Anyway, it appears that I will spend next year in Dallas or Los Angeles, but I won’t find out for sure until March 31st. I am excited for the opportunity, and know that God will lead me to where He wants me. That’s what’s going on in Columbus these days. Classes are good but they are certainly keeping me busy. I’m looking forward to the Easter break! Grace, Mercy and Peace to you! See you soon, Nick. |
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Thank you
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| Written by N. Billardello |
| When I decided to go to Seminary, I really had no idea how I was going to find the funding to get through. All I knew was that God wanted me to go, so I went. I went with the faith that God would help me get through. I am truly blessed to come from a church that believes in me, and believes in my call to ministry, and has decided to assist me financially as I journey. I applied for other scholarships and took out student loans to subsidize the rest… but I was still coming up a little short, so I prayed, and I stressed. One thing I have really learned how to do the past year and a half is pray. But not just to pray, but to pray and believe that God hears me, and wants to do something about it. And God did something about it… God brought me home. Once again my church family wanted to help. I never ceased to be amazed at how giving and loving the congregation of St. John is. When Pastor Mark told me how much the church had given, I was speechless. I am humbled by the potential that you all see in me. Everybody needs someone to believe in them, and I am blessed to have a church that believes in me. I want to thank you for believing in me, and for helping me get through this struggle, so that I can come home soon! Thanks again! If there are any topics or questions you would like me to blog about, email me at nbillardello@hotmail.com. Peace to you, Nick |