Hey everyone! I couldn't sleep, so I thought I'd drop by real quick and offer up a hello and an update on my life.
If you don't know who I am, I'm Anthony Paul Parrott, son of Dale and Deb Parrott, Grandson to Mary (Walker) Henkler. I'm 20 and am about to start my Junior year at Bethel College. People are always asking me what I study, which is such a fascinating question to me, because essentially they are asking, "What are you going to do when you get out of college." This question is difficult for me to answer, though, because unfortunately, "a career" has become too much the central part of the modern person's life and thus a person's central goal. However, when I think of goals, I don't think of careers; I think of how I want to change myself, others, and the world.
All that to say, I'm studying the Bible, ministry, music, and philosophy at Bethel College. The goal is to become licensed and ordained. As for my career? I can't really say. I know that Jesus didn't die to give me a job. I also know that whatever reason that Jesus did die (the bringing of the Kingdom of God to earth), I would like to be a part of that. So you may find me in a pulpit preaching. Or behind a piano singing. Or maybe pouring coffee at some cafe. Either way, I plan on doing full time ministry.
As for recent Anthony-history, I've spent the past three-months in Hawaii on in internship. They have been a very rewarding three months, to say the least. Though obviously wind and waves and mountains are hard to argue against, the opportunities I've had, the people I've met, the experiences I've lived...they've also all added up to a invaluable time.
But I'm definitely ready to come home, be with people who know me, and I know them. To be back where my education happens in a classroom and not in Bible-studies-gone-haywire (don't ask) and - oh yeah - to see my beautiful girlfriend (this is where everyone rolls their eyes at the young idealistic 20 year old...but I'm okay with that. I hope that I'm always idealistic).
Though I was hoping to come to the reunion this year, I'm afraid I cannot due to responsibilities I have at college. But I hope that you all will have a re-unifying time!
Until again,
Anthony
4 comments:
For those who haven't made the connection, this is the Anthony who wrote the beautiful song that was done at Vada Mae's funeral. Anthony recorded it in Hawaii and e-mailed it to us. Thanks Anthony for the beautiful song.
Good Luck with being idealistic. For many of us it didn't last too long until the harsh realities of life came along. Things like bills and nasty people who want to take advantage of you. Yes, unfortunately, those types exist in church too I'm sorry to say.
Anthony:
Thanks for the great info. In my opinion, goal orientation is the best way to plan a person's life. On the other hand, it (or God's direction) often leads to a career. Careers are not bad if one can handle career change. It happens often in our society. And God speaks to most of us more than once.
Glad you are home and ready to start school. Have a good year. And thanks again for sharing yourself.
Anthony-
I've always been an idealist at heart. However, after different jobs, living in different places, dealing with many disappointments, has made me more of a realist.
I wouldn't count out some kind of career and say that you must be in full time ministry. Many people are doing what is called Business as Missions, working careers in foreign countries to support their own mission work in their "free" time. Also God places people in all kinds of careers where they can make an impact for the Kingdom of God. Just something to think about.
I'd like to hear your song.
And don't worry, the Holy Spirit will guide you in your life's path.
Jack, son of Don
Does the song have vocals? If so, or even not, maybe you could let Jess have a copy? Aunt June
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