I forgot!
I just realized that I haven't mentioned how the Youth Group Kick Off, and the subsequent week went. The day of the Kick Off I was very stressed because I also had the Small Group Buffet that day as well, and it seemed like people only wanted to use the posters on my table for coasters, and at one point people were standing on both sides of my table talking to each other, and completely blaocking any chance that anyone would have to talk to me about my ministries. I was so thankful when Scott and Charlie mentioned going sledding that day. I was really debating whether or not I should go, with having to be back at church at 5, but then I decided that I really needed the time to myself and to take my mind off of all of the stress of the day. I had so much fun out there- even if I did end up getting pushed though a bush and launched over a jump by some people who shall remain nameless. It ended up being just me, Greg, Scott, and Charlie because Kate and Melinda were going to come late, but ended up getting lost and when I had to leave for church, Charlie was driving around in his parents Mini-van looking for them. Apparently, they got there eventually.
I felt bad because I got to church a couple minutes late and Mary ended up waiting for me, and staying at church while I ran to the stre to pick up a few last minute supplies. But I know that if I hadn't gone sledding I woud have gone crazy that day, and I am very thankful that someone as competent as Mary was there while I had to leave. We only had 5 students for the Kick Off, but God knew that it was the perfect number for me to handle that first night. I feel so blessed, because I feel like the students that were there were a great mix of ages, and they all seemed to have a great deal of eagerness for the idea of havig a youth group. It intimidating that so much has been entrusted to me, but I have faith that God must have some plan in mind, because I know that it is His Will that I am doing this. (Incidentally, I'm feeling really strong and bold because I'm listening to "My Deliverer" by The Ragamuffins right now, which is a great song to encourage and energize) Last week we had only 4 students, but one of them was new, and though I was afraid that I had overwhelmed her, she seemed really excited about group, and asked if she could come back every week and even volunteered to bring snack one week. I think that it also helps that so many people have been so encouraging, from students to parents, to completely unrelated people who have somehow heard that I am the leader of this group. So thank you, if you are one of these people.
I just realized that I haven't mentioned how the Youth Group Kick Off, and the subsequent week went. The day of the Kick Off I was very stressed because I also had the Small Group Buffet that day as well, and it seemed like people only wanted to use the posters on my table for coasters, and at one point people were standing on both sides of my table talking to each other, and completely blaocking any chance that anyone would have to talk to me about my ministries. I was so thankful when Scott and Charlie mentioned going sledding that day. I was really debating whether or not I should go, with having to be back at church at 5, but then I decided that I really needed the time to myself and to take my mind off of all of the stress of the day. I had so much fun out there- even if I did end up getting pushed though a bush and launched over a jump by some people who shall remain nameless. It ended up being just me, Greg, Scott, and Charlie because Kate and Melinda were going to come late, but ended up getting lost and when I had to leave for church, Charlie was driving around in his parents Mini-van looking for them. Apparently, they got there eventually.
I felt bad because I got to church a couple minutes late and Mary ended up waiting for me, and staying at church while I ran to the stre to pick up a few last minute supplies. But I know that if I hadn't gone sledding I woud have gone crazy that day, and I am very thankful that someone as competent as Mary was there while I had to leave. We only had 5 students for the Kick Off, but God knew that it was the perfect number for me to handle that first night. I feel so blessed, because I feel like the students that were there were a great mix of ages, and they all seemed to have a great deal of eagerness for the idea of havig a youth group. It intimidating that so much has been entrusted to me, but I have faith that God must have some plan in mind, because I know that it is His Will that I am doing this. (Incidentally, I'm feeling really strong and bold because I'm listening to "My Deliverer" by The Ragamuffins right now, which is a great song to encourage and energize) Last week we had only 4 students, but one of them was new, and though I was afraid that I had overwhelmed her, she seemed really excited about group, and asked if she could come back every week and even volunteered to bring snack one week. I think that it also helps that so many people have been so encouraging, from students to parents, to completely unrelated people who have somehow heard that I am the leader of this group. So thank you, if you are one of these people.
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