Meet Your Ambassadors

Let me introduce you to Julie...

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First of all, before I begin with the Q&A, let me tell you a few things about Julie because she would never toot her own horn. It’s likely that you’ll find her in a picture with others rather than a selfie. Julie has a heart of gold. I had the priviledge of hosting her for a 13-week Freedom group and loved getting to know her at a deeper level. I have also watched her serve selflessly in many different roles and while she may have questions (hahaha... she has an eye for things that I may miss- great quality to have!!) she always has a smile on her face. It’s clear that she lives her life from the overflow. She recently led a group of women through the Freedom small group AND she, more recently, shared her story at an SOS Event! Go Julie! I love seeing her step into her calling and absolutely rock it! I knew being an ambassador would be a great fit for her.

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Q: How long have you been at Skybreak Church?

A: 5 years

Q: In what capacity do you currently serve?

A: Usher Team Leader

Q: What excites you the most about being an ambassador?

A: Being there for other women, praying for them and making them feel special, because they are.

Q: Tell me something that most people don't know about you?

A: I love hiking, roller coasters and hammocks.

Q: Share your story

A: When my ex took his life back in 1999, I became a lost soul. I was full of guilt and lived with a “what if” mindset... constantly replaying that night in my head. I was sad, angry and eventually grew numb. My sons, then ages 4 and 8, were my only purpose for getting out of bed every day. In time, I learned to go through the motions of life and look somewhat functional, but something was missing. I was empty and not emotionally there for my children. When they got older, one of them struggled with depression. It was a dark time. There was such a heaviness in my household that left me scared and overwhelmed. I tried to get my sons to go to church and they always said no. As spring rolled around, a good friend suggested taking them to see The Messiah. I got tickets and told them we were going to see a play for Easter. I didn’t say it was at church so there weren’t any objections. I felt hope. They were going to get some Jesus. Little did I know that night wasn’t for them, it was for me. That was the night I had an encounter with the Holy Spirit. God was so present and I was so drawn to Him. I’d never experienced that before. I’ve always believed in Jesus, but my walk with Him truly began that night. I began going to Skybreak every Sunday and was like a sponge absorbing everything I could. I got involved in church and started serving on the usher team. The small groups that I’m a part of are so much fun! Friends have turned into family. Joy and peace have found their way back into my life as I’ve grown closer to Christ. One of my sons has recently started going to church. When times get tough, I do not let fear and lies paralyze me like they used to. Instead, I turn to God and power of prayer.

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So thankful for Julie and her vulnerability. My hope, when you read her story ,and those to come over the next few weeks, is that you would realize you’re not alone. There’s hope for you, too, sister!

If you find yourself smack dab in the middle of a hopeless valley, reach out to someone. If you happen to be that friend trusted with a 20-year old story (and you’re the first to hear it) for goodness sake, be careful with it and don’t act shocked as if you‘ve never made a mistake. Let’s love each other well and hold hands as we walk towards freedom.

How can we pray for you, today? Comment below.