Destination Known and Unknown

If you've been wondering what's going on with the Laniers in the job search journey, here's a copy of an update just recently sent to the members at Desiring God Community Church. You may also note that we've asked Bethlehem Baptist to take us off of their candidtate list for their evangelism position. Without getting into details now, we just sensed deep confirmation from the Lord that He was not leading us there. But He is leading us still! Read on:



Dear fellow church members,
It is with joy that I write you and let you know how God has answered many of your prayers in relation to our future. As of the beginning of April, I will be taking a job as a Behavioral Modification Technician at Crossroads Charter High School. Bottom line, I help keep the kids orderly on their way to class, and I talk to them through issues they may be having, either on their initiative, or by recommendation by a teacher because of conduct. I am very excited about this opportunity, and allow me to explain how all of this came about.

A few of you may know that I began volunteering on Tuesday afternoons at the high school leading a discussion group for a program called CHAT (Character Helps Achieve Triumph). These kids are considered “at risk” and are in a Title I alternative school, so the issues they face are obviously considerable. We use our discussion to talk on topics that they are interested in, and that I facilitate with intention of incorporating biblical principles, and hopefully prepare them to hear the Gospel from myself or someone else in the future. I have thoroughly enjoyed this time, and find it very rewarding.

Last week, after the principal had observed the program, I received a phone call with an inquiry to job employment. This came as a complete surprise, and was a clear move of God. I simply received a phone call, then had a conversation with the principal and the security supervisor, and next thing you know they were offering me a job! The most humbling part about it all is that they are willing to work around my Thursday class schedule. Praise God!

Of course this may be bittersweet for some to read, as it means an early departure in employment at DGCC. Thank you, on behalf of Stacey and I, for your concern, love, and hopes concerning us. We have been flattered by many of your comments made to us. Again, thank you.

What this means for our long-term future is still uncertain. I will only be working definitely until the middle of June at CRCHS. After that, we are still unsure. We continue to explore options in Raleigh, and will be there this Sunday morning. Though not on staff, we remain active members of DGCC, and will participate regularly in the Racial Harmony Roundtable, small group, and when not visiting other places, Sunday morning services.

Thanks again for your prayers, and though we know this is pretty big news, please continue to ask us about other relevant issues in our lives, our spiritual walks, our service to our neighbors, and our family life. We look forward to doing the same.


In His care,

Dee Lanier (Phil 3:13-14)