Should I go?

[mikado5001]

Good morning!

As some of you know I have been accepted to Oklahoma Baptist in Shawnee, Ok. I am awaiting word from both Messiah College and Toccoa Falls.

Here is the situation.....from Monday April 16 to Sunday the 22nd of April I am on vacation.

I am going to be paying a visit to Messiah College on April 21.

I have received an invitation to attend a day at Oklahoma Baptist. That is on the 18th of April. The same week I am on vacation. And the same week I am going to Messiah.

The fact that I received this invitation for the same week I am on vacation leads me to believe this is from GOD. Then again, it might just be my frivilous nature that is telling me to go.

I know that it is HIS will for me to go to school. Or I would not have been accepted. At least that is my thought.

Baring a miracle influx of cash I would be Greyhounding to Shawnee, OK. I cannot afford airfare. That is a 2 day journey. Leaving on the 16th would put me there late on the 17th.

The gist of this is that I need to know if I am meant to go to Shawnee, OK. Why is it that I got the invite for a visit the SAME week I am on vacation? Both the invite to Shawnee and Messiah in Philadelphia came after I selected my vacation days.

So is it GOD saying go?

Is it GOD saying "Let's see if David makes the right choice by not going"?

Or is it a strange coincidence?

[Leonard]

This is God's sense of humor. He probably means either is OK with Him, and your choice should be based on what you think is best.

[mikado5001]

This is God's sense of humor. He probably means either is OK with Him, and your choice should be based on what you think is best.

That is encouraging Leonard. Should I make a week out of it? So does that mean that Toccoa, the only one I am not scheduled to visit, is not for me?

[Marnie]

Good morning!

As some of you know I have been accepted to Oklahoma Baptist in Shawnee, Ok. I am awaiting word from both Messiah College and Toccoa Falls.

Here is the situation.....from Monday April 16 to Sunday the 22nd of April I am on vacation.

I am going to be paying a visit to Messiah College on April 21.

I have received an invitation to attend a day at Oklahoma Baptist. That is on the 18th of April. The same week I am on vacation. And the same week I am going to Messiah.

The fact that I received this invitation for the same week I am on vacation leads me to believe this is from GOD. Then again, it might just be my frivilous nature that is telling me to go.

I know that it is HIS will for me to go to school. Or I would not have been accepted. At least that is my thought.

Baring a miracle influx of cash I would be Greyhounding to Shawnee, OK. I cannot afford airfare. That is a 2 day journey. Leaving on the 16th would put me there late on the 17th.

The gist of this is that I need to know if I am meant to go to Shawnee, OK. Why is it that I got the invite for a visit the SAME week I am on vacation? Both the invite to Shawnee and Messiah in Philadelphia came after I selected my vacation days.

So is it GOD saying go?

Is it GOD saying "Let's see if David makes the right choice by not going"?

Or is it a strange coincidence?

Mornin'

Stick to your original plan. IMO Correct me if I am wrong; the original plan was to visit the school you are going to attend, no? It that is case, stick to it. How could you not?

[mikado5001]

Good morning!

As some of you know I have been accepted to Oklahoma Baptist in Shawnee, Ok. I am awaiting word from both Messiah College and Toccoa Falls.

Here is the situation.....from Monday April 16 to Sunday the 22nd of April I am on vacation.

I am going to be paying a visit to Messiah College on April 21.

I have received an invitation to attend a day at Oklahoma Baptist. That is on the 18th of April. The same week I am on vacation. And the same week I am going to Messiah.

The fact that I received this invitation for the same week I am on vacation leads me to believe this is from GOD. Then again, it might just be my frivilous nature that is telling me to go.

I know that it is HIS will for me to go to school. Or I would not have been accepted. At least that is my thought.

Baring a miracle influx of cash I would be Greyhounding to Shawnee, OK. I cannot afford airfare. That is a 2 day journey. Leaving on the 16th would put me there late on the 17th.

The gist of this is that I need to know if I am meant to go to Shawnee, OK. Why is it that I got the invite for a visit the SAME week I am on vacation? Both the invite to Shawnee and Messiah in Philadelphia came after I selected my vacation days.

So is it GOD saying go?

Is it GOD saying "Let's see if David makes the right choice by not going"?

Or is it a strange coincidence?

Mornin'

Stick to your original plan. IMO Correct me if I am wrong; the original plan was to visit the school you are going to attend, no? It that is case, stick to it. How could you not?

I did not get accepted to Messiah College, yet. I got accepted to Oklahoma.

I don't know yet which I will attend. Since I don't know which one God wants me to. Although I pray that Leonard is correct. And God is telling me, in a humorous way, that both are according to HIS will for me. Or I will not be accepted to Messiah, or Toccoa. And then HIS choice for me will clear. I did not get invited to attend an open house at Toccoa.

[Marnie]

Good morning!

As some of you know I have been accepted to Oklahoma Baptist in Shawnee, Ok. I am awaiting word from both Messiah College and Toccoa Falls.

Here is the situation.....from Monday April 16 to Sunday the 22nd of April I am on vacation.

I am going to be paying a visit to Messiah College on April 21.

I have received an invitation to attend a day at Oklahoma Baptist. That is on the 18th of April. The same week I am on vacation. And the same week I am going to Messiah.

The fact that I received this invitation for the same week I am on vacation leads me to believe this is from GOD. Then again, it might just be my frivilous nature that is telling me to go.

I know that it is HIS will for me to go to school. Or I would not have been accepted. At least that is my thought.

Baring a miracle influx of cash I would be Greyhounding to Shawnee, OK. I cannot afford airfare. That is a 2 day journey. Leaving on the 16th would put me there late on the 17th.

The gist of this is that I need to know if I am meant to go to Shawnee, OK. Why is it that I got the invite for a visit the SAME week I am on vacation? Both the invite to Shawnee and Messiah in Philadelphia came after I selected my vacation days.

So is it GOD saying go?

Is it GOD saying "Let's see if David makes the right choice by not going"?

Or is it a strange coincidence?

Mornin'

Stick to your original plan. IMO Correct me if I am wrong; the original plan was to visit the school you are going to attend, no? It that is case, stick to it. How could you not?

I did not get accepted to Messiah College, yet. I got accepted to Oklahoma.

I don't know yet which I will attend. Since I don't know which one God wants me to. Although I pray that Leonard is correct. And God is telling me, in a humorous way, that both are according to HIS will for me. Or I will not be accepted to Messiah, or Toccoa. And then HIS choice for me will clear. I did not get invited to attend an open house at Toccoa.

Ah............okay, gotcha!

Well, perhaps He is giving you the choice. Perhaps the Lord wants you to make the decision. Maybe we're overthinking this. Maybe either choice is the right choice.

[nebula]

Hey Mikado -

Right now isn't the time to try to figure out God's will. You see, often He will exercise our discernment by teaching us how to figure things out. What I mean is this: visit both schools. Pray for "signs" to look for while there. Listen for what the Lord may be saying while there. As was said, it could be that either school may be OK with God for you; that's why you need to check them out. You may learn something in the journey. And often, the journey is more important than the destination, if you know what I mean.

BTW, I attended Messiah from '88 - '92. I know the school has had some changes since then - but do you have any questions?

[mikado5001]

Hey Mikado -

Right now isn't the time to try to figure out God's will. You see, often He will exercise our discernment by teaching us how to figure things out. What I mean is this: visit both schools. Pray for "signs" to look for while there. Listen for what the Lord may be saying while there. As was said, it could be that either school may be OK with God for you; that's why you need to check them out. You may learn something in the journey. And often, the journey is more important than the destination, if you know what I mean.

BTW, I attended Messiah from '88 - '92. I know the school has had some changes since then - but do you have any questions?

I would love to hear your whole story from Messiah.

What did you study? What was it like Campus Life, did you get a job on campus, is the food any good, the dorms? Pretty much the whole schmear. And I think I will visit both. Here is a new portion to the situation.

Owing to the travel time situation. Is it right to ask the folks at my Churches if they can help fund the cost of airfare. Two days bus travel is a bit much for me. And I would have to pay a hotel for a couple of nights. Since the bus arrive in OK at 3:30pm the day before. And depart at 11:05am the next day. If I fly I could probably take a plane the same day. And return the same day.

Marnie: I do tend to overthink things. It's a weakness of mine, sometimes.

[nebula]

I would love to hear your whole story from Messiah.

That would take a while.

What did you study?

I eventually studied Natural Science - Biology. But since you are interested in theater, I believe you would benefit more from my sharing on the theater department. I did participate in the Drama Club for a year, as well as participate in two plays. I don't know how different things are, but they do seem to have a decent program. I'm not sure if they have anything that will help with the media side of acting, but the stage acting training is well taken care of.

Do you have the Web link to Messiah?

What was it like Campus Life,

I unfortunately, had a rough time on the social aspect of things . . . but I could have had that anywhere. But there are opportunities for interaction. Dorm floors have a leader (Resident Assistant, I think it's called?) and usually a spiritual leader. I recommend you get involved in a club - there are many, many ministry-oriented clubs on campus. Find one or two that appeals to you - I recommend no more than two . . . more than that and you have time issues.

did you get a job on campus,

I worked custodian over one summer. They have conferences throughout the summer, so students are needed to help keep the place running. You'll appreciate this: aor the time he was a student there, among the kitchen staff, there was a guy and his girlfriend who mimicked Monty Python and the Holy Grail around the eating area. He would "ride the horse" and she would follow - only using bowls since they didn't have coconuts. They would come out the kitchen and loop around us, then head back to the kitchen. It was hysterical!

is the food any good, the dorms?

Food is great!

Dorms are good, too. Most residents, guys are and girls are in separate buildings. But in some, they are on opposite wings. They've fancied up the residences since I was there; now they have very nice lobbies in between buildings that used to be separate.

Pretty much the whole schmear.

OK, I'll have to get bakc to you on this, when I have more time to write, OK?

[mikado5001]

I would love to hear your whole story from Messiah.

That would take a while.

What did you study?

I eventually studied Natural Science - Biology. But since you are interested in theater, I believe you would benefit more from my sharing on the theater department. I did participate in the Drama Club for a year, as well as participate in two plays. I don't know how different things are, but they do seem to have a decent program. I'm not sure if they have anything that will help with the media side of acting, but the stage acting training is well taken care of.

Do you have the Web link to Messiah?

What was it like Campus Life,

I unfortunately, had a rough time on the social aspect of things . . . but I could have had that anywhere. But there are opportunities for interaction. Dorm floors have a leader (Resident Assistant, I think it's called?) and usually a spiritual leader. I recommend you get involved in a club - there are many, many ministry-oriented clubs on campus. Find one or two that appeals to you - I recommend no more than two . . . more than that and you have time issues.

did you get a job on campus,

I worked custodian over one summer. They have conferences throughout the summer, so students are needed to help keep the place running. You'll appreciate this: aor the time he was a student there, among the kitchen staff, there was a guy and his girlfriend who mimicked Monty Python and the Holy Grail around the eating area. He would "ride the horse" and she would follow - only using bowls since they didn't have coconuts. They would come out the kitchen and loop around us, then head back to the kitchen. It was hysterical!

is the food any good, the dorms?

Food is great!

Dorms are good, too. Most residents, guys are and girls are in separate buildings. But in some, they are on opposite wings. They've fancied up the residences since I was there; now they have very nice lobbies in between buildings that used to be separate.

Pretty much the whole schmear.

OK, I'll have to get bakc to you on this, when I have more time to write, OK?

Thanks Nebula. That would be great.