What God has done for me at Skyline is awesome and abundant. It’s undeniable because it happens day in and day out. Skyline has redefined purpose for me. I started to realize that I wanted to help others and be a better father/husband/ friend, even if it meant just being an ear to listen. I just forgot how to connect.
Prior to attending Skyline, I worked in Pennsylvania, away from my family for 5 days a week. I was on automatic pilot and there was no need to really speak with anyone or interact. I became a robot/loner.
There was a simple call in the morning and evening to my wife and children. You see, I thought this was the bare minimum to keep the connection to home. After 8 months, the questions, talks, and basic conversations were needed in person and that was a WOW moment for me! My wife and children were visiting Skyline and I must have missed that conversation. I didn’t even know they wanted to attend church!
I resigned that week and drove in the middle of the night to attend Splash with my family. I was out of my element of disconnect and shy, then I met Robert Ruiz! God, through Robert and Skyline, reminded me of the purpose of connection! I can pour into my family better than ever with the help of my connection with others like me, and it reminds me that I can learn and teach at the same time.
I serve on the Traffic Coordination Ministry, purposed to aid in church traffic, safety, and operational support. I am able to be a helping hand to our community, have an open ear, be a second set of eyes, give a hug, handshake, or a high five and more. In return, I am a better example for my wife and children. In addition, I have gained lasting friendships, knowledge, and numerous memories to share with others. These connections feel and are great! Only God knew I needed all these things! More importantly, I needed to reconnect with Him! I pray I can help others connect with God in the simplest ways.
Through Skyline, I am alive!