Where do we begin? This story is one only God could have written. Two different towns, two different colleges, and somehow that was just the journey leading to a lifelong adventure. An adventure only God could create!

Luke graduated from Texas A&M, May of 2020, with a Mechanical Engineering degree. After graduation, he returned home to continue his career with TechnipFMC. While working full time, Luke began to help some close friends (and former Sunday School teachers) remodel their house. As God would have it, this is where Luke met Pastor Allen Chapin. Because of this new friendship, Luke began to attend Bridge City First Assembly of God, supporting Pastor Allen and his vision for BC1AG. After lots of prayer, driving, and feeling called by God, Luke became the Youth Pastor at BC1AG!

Whitney graduated from Lamar University, May of 2020, with a Business Administration degree. After graduation, Whitney began to look for more fellowship with believers around her age. Her friend, Delaney Voegeli, invited her to visit her church which just so happened to be Bridge City First Assembly of God. And this is where “Our Story Begins”...

The first day Whitney visited BC1AG was the first day Luke was appointed as BC1AG’s Youth Pastor. They met each other with cordial greetings and went their separate ways after church. Later that evening while Luke was sitting in his living room, his new puppy, Annie, had other plans.

She called Whitney on Instagram!! Yes, Annie decided to call Whitney before Luke ever did. (This puppy likes to nose phones). Needless to say that made Luke move a little quicker in reaching out to Whitney. And the rest became history! Lots of time driving, lots of time with BC1AG youth, picnic dates, and lots of late night phone calls has made this all worth it.

Since day one, our relationship has been committed to serving our church, helping others, and loving those around us! Our journey has taken us down many roads and has brought a lot of fun, but ultimately the purpose of our relationship is to be the hands and feet of Jesus. A journey that started as two separate people is now starting anew, forever as one!

God had His hand through it all beginning years ago, building and shaping us into the people we are today. Allowing us to meet at the right time and to be a TEAM, together, for who Christ has called US to be!

W&L