JoLynn and her husband, Bill, have been coming to Covenant Fellowship since 2013. They recently moved from Newark, DE, to Avondale, where they attend the Bards’ community group.
Surrendering your plans to follow a call of God can feel scary, thrilling, confusing, and uplifting all at the same time. That is how I felt when God led me to take a break from pursuing my career in order to embark on a five-month mission trip.
Psalm 6:1-3 was the cry of my heart during a time in my life when I struggled with an eating disorder: “O Lord, rebuke me not in your anger, nor discipline me in your wrath. Be gracious to me, O Lord, for I am languishing; heal me, O Lord, for my bones are troubled. My soul also is greatly troubled. But you, O Lord—how long?”
I originally signed up for the Study Together women’s Bible study because I was looking for a chance to spend more focused time in God’s Word. I also wanted to get to know other ladies in the church and enjoy meaningful fellowship with them. (It was also a bonus that they offered affordable childcare and coffee!) I enjoyed the first study so much that I continued signing up session after session.
Andrea is a faithful member with a background in psychology and has been coming to Covenant Fellowship since 2012. She lives in West Chester with her husband, Ed, and their four children, and they attend the Peters’ community group. Read on to find out more!