JobSeekers of Peachtree City

JobSeekers of Peachtree City

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In This Issue

1. Inspiration: Forget What's Past, Strain Toward What's Ahead

2. Success Story: I've Graduated From JS – or Been Let Out on Parole!

3. This Week's Meeting: No Meeting This Week!

4. Networking: ABC from 10:15 to 11:30

5. Job Leads: Leads and Links in South Metro Atlanta

6. Contact: Chaplain and Ship's Crew

7. Donate: You Could Help Save a Career, a Home or Even a Marriage

1. Inspiration: Forget What's Past, Strain Toward What's Ahead

I think it's really fitting that Christmas and New Year's Day are only a week apart. Both remind me of new life and new beginnings. Christmas reminds me that through Christ, we are all new creatures indeed. The New Year reminds me that our Lord wants us to strain toward what's ahead instead of dwelling on the past. You can't see the new horizons through your windshield if you're concentrating on your rear view mirrors!

Paul shared with the believers in Philippi that he wanted to rise above his human nature, which was based on works and living according to the law, to faith-based righteousness, which comes from belief in Christ. He says, "But one thing I do: forgetting what is behind and straining on toward what is ahead, I press on toward the goal to win the prize for which God has called me heavenward in Christ Jesus." -- Philippians 3:13-14

Paraphrasing Paul, 2010 was a year many of us would like to put behind. We can learn from this verse and forget what's behind and strain toward what's ahead. When it comes to our careers, God wants us to learn from the past -- to figure out what's been working and what hasn't, and to begin implementing change. Above all, He wants us to seek Him and His will for our lives and careers, and to work wholeheartedly as He leads us (see 2 Chronicles 31:21).

The upcoming year will be a good one. There are brighter days ahead. I feel blessed that every time I've changed jobs (and careers) I found something better. I hope, expect and pray that for those of you who are reading this and are in transition, you will find God at work in your career in 2011. When you read this newsletter a year from now, you will do so as a JobSeeker alumnus; and you will say, "That was a tough time, but thank God it happened, because look how well things have turned out."

God bless you all in the New Year!

Our next meeting will be on Friday 7 Jan 2011. Our topic will be "Seven Search Strategies and Their Relative Effectiveness."

Copyright © 2010 / Dave O'Farrell / All Rights Reserved

2. Success Story: I've Graduated From JS – or Been Let Out on Parole!

We love to hear from you when you land a new position. Please write and let us know how you found your job, what you learned from the experience, and how JobSeekers helped you.

To all my friends at JobSeekers:

Great news!!! I've either graduated from JobSeekers, or been let out on parole. I'll let you know as soon as I find out. In either case, I'm now employed at the new Sam's Club that is set to open on January 27th at Highway 34 and Fischer Road. ...Thanks to all of you for your support, recommendations, job leads and prayers.

Good luck to all of you and God bless.

R. P.
3. This Week's Meeting: No Meeting This Week!

Merry Christmas! See you Friday 7 January 2011.

Who: All are welcome; the topics are targeted for professionals, managers and executives.
What: JobSeekers is a nondenominational career ministry.
When: Friday mornings from 7:30 to 10:00 am.
Where: First Baptist Church in Peachtree City; 208 Willow Bend Road.
Why: We work with you to find a job, and we walk with you on your journey of faith.
Attire: Business casual.

Agenda: 7:30 coffee / 7:45 welcome and devotional / 8:10 introductions and announcements / 8:45 job search training module / 10:00 adjourn to the Atlanta Bread Company

We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

4. Networking
Atlanta Bread Company
After the JobSeekers meeting, we go to the ABC from 10:15 to 11:30 for an informal gathering. There's no agenda; we just have fellowship and help each other out.

Newnan First UMC Job Networking Ministry
Come join us at our next meeting on Tuesday 11 January 6:00 PM.

Meetings are always held the second Tuesday of each month in the Parish Hall of Newnan First United Methodist Church. The church is located at 33 Greenville Street in Newnan. You may reach them by telephone at 770-253-7400 or go to "newnanfumc.org" and select "Job Network" under "Resources" on the left side of the home page. We look forward to seeing you there.

College Park Job Seekers
Have a family member, friend or neighbor concerned that they may lose their job, and they cannot take time off to attend a job seekers group? Attend the College Park Job Seekers Group which meets the first Saturday in every month from 9:00 am – 11:30 am. The next meeting is Saturday 5 February. This is a community service of Living Hope Christian Fellowship, 5885 Mallory Road, College Park, Georgia 770-306-9922.

Career Transition / Job Search Workshop
New Hope Baptist Church / North Campus Missions Center
Wednesdays, January 12 – 26 from 6-8 PM
* * * Must register for class and complete online assessment prior to class * * *
To  register call or email Lesley Deyton, 770-461-4337 ext 884 / lesleyd@newhopebc.org
Childcare is provided!

If you are looking for work or considering changing careers, this workshop is for you. Free gift assessment and workbook will help you discover how God has equipped you. Resume assistance and interview skills are also extensively covered. This workshop is designed to help you find the job(s) that you are gifted for and make the best first impression to land that job! Workshop led by Bruce King.