During the first night of Vacation Bible School, I was in charge of the shepherds- mainly youth who would go around with a group and help get them where they were going. As everyone registered, a boy came in to participate in VBS. I realized he was actually a middle schooler. So, I asked him if he wanted to be a shepherd instead of one of the participants. He decided to be a shepherd and he's been coming to church ever since. He got baptized and joined the church, he has brought his grandma to church, and has been consistently coming to youth events, too.
Today, I was happy to talk to his grandma about him coming on the mission trip since I had another opening. Somehow, he had missed signing up and I think he just didn't speak up because he thought it would cost more than it does. But, luckily, we have a very supportive church who sees that it's important for youth to be involved in activities no matter what their financial status is. They amaze me at how much they support the youth! Anyway, this afternoon, he came to the Teen Center to bring me all of the paperwork! I'm so excited to have him on this trip. It's a great opportunity for him because I know he doesn't travel much and it will be eye opening for him to see how other people live and to see ways in which we can all show Christian love to others.
It's hard to limit who can go on this trip. Every time I get ready to go on a mission trip, I know it's going to be an amazing experience! I wish everyone could have a chance to experience that- there's no better feeling than that. So, it's really tough to know they aren't all able to have that. But, I must say that I'm really excited about everyone who is going this year. We have our biggest group yet and I can't wait!
Blessings,
Jennifer
Today, I was happy to talk to his grandma about him coming on the mission trip since I had another opening. Somehow, he had missed signing up and I think he just didn't speak up because he thought it would cost more than it does. But, luckily, we have a very supportive church who sees that it's important for youth to be involved in activities no matter what their financial status is. They amaze me at how much they support the youth! Anyway, this afternoon, he came to the Teen Center to bring me all of the paperwork! I'm so excited to have him on this trip. It's a great opportunity for him because I know he doesn't travel much and it will be eye opening for him to see how other people live and to see ways in which we can all show Christian love to others.
It's hard to limit who can go on this trip. Every time I get ready to go on a mission trip, I know it's going to be an amazing experience! I wish everyone could have a chance to experience that- there's no better feeling than that. So, it's really tough to know they aren't all able to have that. But, I must say that I'm really excited about everyone who is going this year. We have our biggest group yet and I can't wait!
Blessings,
Jennifer
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