It's really swell to be a new resident of the swingin' college town of Ruston, LA. What's even sweller is to be a new pastor in said town. Sarah (lovelywife) and I spent the last two-and-a-half years in Chicagoland. What a blast that was! I worked in the public school system, Sarah earned her graphic design degree from the IL Institute of Art(great great school), we ministered on a volunteer basis at Bartlett UPC (Pastors Jack Yonts and Bob Boettcher), all while juggling bowling pins and riding unicycles.
God helped us reach some souls, meet lots of great new MIDWESTERN friends (with funny accents : ), learn a lot about what it means to really trust God, and truly appreciate the value of a cup of English tea and homeade Italian espresso. As dynamic of a city as Chicago is, as much as we love Rachel, Vito, Ben, Gigi, Lulu, and Isaac LoCascio and the Italian Beef sandwiches at Portillo's, the call God for us to pastor a wonderful church in Ruston has us stoked about leaving that adventure for this.
We've been here less than two weeks and can't wait to see what God is going to do in a city known for Terry Bradshaw, Karl Malone, a billionaire truck driver, and really tasty peaches. We currently hold services at 1000 Saratogo Street on Sundays and Thursdays at 3pm and 6:30 pm respectively. Last night we gathered for prayer in our home and it felt really good. It felt like God is with us. And wherever God is with us is a "peachy" place to be.
God Bless,
Jathan Maricelli
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Well said Pastor....We are also very excited about God's work in this city. We are thankful He made the connection from Ruston to Chicago. Thanks for your guidance and direction. We love you guys more every day.
You can't say "you guys!" You're supposed to say "ya'll!"
This is great!!!!!!
TUTU's, Peaches, Karl,Terry and "ALL YA'LL"
God has no choice but to bless us!!! I doubt there has ever been a sidewalk singing Pentecostal preacher in the Peach Fest. Elvis and Jesus are alive and well. Expecting a repeat performance at the Dubach Chicken Fest! Love ya
Hey guys - glad to see yall are doing good. Save me some of those Peaches. I will be putting a link to this site on www.polr.org Love yall. Nathan
What's up bro? Justin Johnson here. I was just thinking about ya'll the other day. I opened my email and there you were. Wow! Very excited for you. Brent leaning over my shoulder here and says hello. Miss the days of the "Spider-Monkey" playing short at camp. Those were the days. God Bless. Holler at me.
Jathan and Sarah, wow great pics and information updates. It's so amazing how God brings us back together...I cannot wait until we can visit. Let's stay connnected!
The anon person who just posted is none other than Maurisha :)
This blog is excellent! You are an amazing couple and we miss you very much! Great pictures, very witty…keep it coming.
We will have a cup of tea in your honor tonight!
Let me know when you play your next gig/street revival at Dubach Chicken Fest! Love "you guys".
Jathan & Sarah, I get chills all over and tears in my eyes when I read your blog. I have saved it to my favorites and pray for you daily.
Jason Wilks
Wowsers! So great to be reminded to actually connect with the ONE you are praying to!
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