Review

Happy New Year- part 2!  A year ago today, I began something wonderful!  Although I had been doing youth ministry for awhile, a year ago I made the transition to officially go part- time at my other job so I could focus more on the youth and the church.  As I went through the year, I realized that part of focusing on the youth and helping them along their spiritual journey was taking time for myself and focusing more on my spiritual journey.  (that's where this blog came from) 
This has been such an amazing year!  I have seen so many wonderful things and experienced so many wonderful gifts from God!  I have met and gotten to know so many people- teens and adults- on a deeper level because I have been able to share with them and they have been able to share with me.  I have welcomed teens to the group who didn't know God.  I'm not sure if there is a greater joy than sharing God's love with someone who doesn't know about it, seeing them get baptised, and join the church! 
All that being said, I am so excited for a new year to come!  If this past year was so amazing, I can't imagine what is coming next!  I'm sure it won't always be perfect.  2011 wasn't perfect.  But, it was all a journey to where I am today. 
Someone just posted a song on facebook and dedicated it to the children's ministry director and to me.  I hadn't heard it before.  "I Was Here", by Beyonce.  It's about making a mark on the world and a positive impact on others.  What a great way to start 2012!  I have been blessed in 2011.  My plan for 2012 is to be a blessing to others in some way.
Blessings,
Jennifer