Joy in his Calling
Canon 5D Mark ll, 50 1,2L, 2.8 aperture, 1/100 shutter, 100 ISO
It was 5:00 and the sun was beginning her descent. I knew my time was short and I still needed an image for the day. I was in the neighborhood of my church so I headed over to 12 Stone to see who or what I could find. The first person to round the corner was this guy. Travis Woollard, who is one of the worship interns at our church, was surprised when I asked him if I could feature him on my blog for the day. But, fortunately for me, he readily agreed. Travis is such a wonderful and funny person, and so easy to be around. He smiled and said, ” Just let me grab my jacket!” and we headed outside for a quick session before the sun went down.
Sunset Serenade
Travis is originally from Vienna, West Virginia, but has been part of the internship at the church since August. The internship program is a great way for young leaders to get experience and dive into the culture at 12 Stone. When I asked him about his favorite part of his experience so far, he expressed gratitude for the community he has found here and a clearer sense of his calling. He talked about how God was restoring a vision He had given him earlier in his life, but that he temporarily lost due to a difficult experience. Finally, he shared how his relationship with God had deepened and how that tied everything else together for him during this season. He shared all of this with such a sense of peace and joy. It blessed me to hear his redemptive story and the gratitude he expressed. Gratitude is so beautiful.
One of my favorite things about this project is the excuse it gives me to meet and interview new people. I did not know Travis’ story before today and I am so glad he was the one who came around that corner when I was looking for someone to interview.
Blessings to you, Travis!
1 Thessalonians 2:13 ~”And we also thank God continually because, when you received the word of God, which you heard from us, you accepted it not as a human word, but as it actually is, the word of God, which is indeed at work in you who believe.”
Magic Hour Guitar
Kind Face
Handsome Travis
Going Places
Classic Intern Shoes
2 Comments
Travis IS peaceful. Never thought about it that way but you nailed it.
He is a valuable part of our worship ranks at 12stone.
Speaking of valuable – somebody’s birthday is today!
Happy Birthday Mary Sunshine.
Great pictures! I haven’t had the chance to spend much time with Travis, but I know from the few times I’ve been around him that what you’re saying is true. Jolly good blog!