Monday, January 23, 2006
I've been noticing the last few times that I've been at church that I'm more drawn to speaking with the children then with adults. Is that an odd thing?? I've been wondering if it's because I'm not intimidated by kids and that I am more shy with adults and don't really know what to talk with them about? Or is it because God has given me a heart for children and a ministry to be serve kids. I notice that there is a new kid in church before I notice that there is a new adult. I go up and talk with the kids before I chat with their parents. I feel comfortable sitting on the floor and playing with the 2 year old or bending down to ask the four year old about her week. I go home from church and I realize that I didn't really speak to any adults! I used to be really involved with Children's Ministry and felt called to that (since I was 14 years old) , but I recently gave it up, partly because we were moving to Ont. and partly because everything in my life was piling up and I was feeling so overwhelmed. I'm beginning to get back to feeling normal again, and I feel the passions that I used to have starting to come back. I used to want more than anything to be involved with worship and I feel that fire starting to burn again. I am feeling that I want to help our pastors with the children's programs again, I feel that we should be doing our weekly kids club again, but I'm afraid of slipping back into burnout that I am just recovering from. I guess I'm just wanted to revive my passions again and start serving God like I used to - our church is full of kids and I don't want them to go unnoticed. I've been liking where I've been going spiritually lately - I'll just take one step at a time and I'm sure God will lead me where He wants me - like always!
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3 comments:
Kids are just as important as adults and I am glad to hear you say that you are interested in talking to them (I've noticed too). Believe me, they know when adults have no time for them. They want to be a part of the community, not on the sides or in the background!
We need more people passionate about kids or else we will continue the horrible cycle of raising spiritually shallow adults!
p.s. kids club is not forgotten about it's on the list of many ;)
Amanda, I used to be in your situation. Sometimes God changes our hearts and we just have to go with it. It may feel weird talking to adults at first but you will grow to love the worship ministry if you get involved. I was so blessed when I sang in church, just as I was when I taught sunday school. You will find your niche!
Hey Amanda,
I've felt that exact thing recently. I love the children here so much, and their conversations are way more interesting, but Childrens ministry can burn you out for sure. It's a tough decision, but I encourage you to do what God calls you to do. I'll pray for you.
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