During any time when teens are together for an extended period of time, there are bound tobe disagreements. This week was no ddifferent. But, actually, it was somewhat different. My chaperone for this week was once one of my youth. She is considering a career in ministry, possibly youth ministry. She is in her junior year at college and asked me this summer if she could help me some. This week is her first time being considered an adult by the youth rather than an older youth. I wanted her to experience as many aspects of youth ministry as possible.
So, when she volunteered to talk to the youth about some things, I wencouraged her to take over. We talked beforehand and I made sure she was ready. But, I was taking care of something else while she had a discussion with the group. She successfully shared from her life experiences to help the youth understand and realize some things about the currents situation. She has never shared a whole lot with the youth-even when she was part of the youth group. So, this was a big deal for her to share personal things. So, watching as she has shared, grown, and gained a new sense of confidence and purpose has been a beautiful thing! I am excited that she has not only come to chaperone, but has also decided to take this opportunity to learn and explore what a life in youth ministry would be like.
So, where was God today? He gave my chaperone the confidence to share of her life, for this shy young adult to lead a serious discussion with my youth. I look forward to watching her continue to grow in her confidence and faith.
Blessings,
Jennifer
So, when she volunteered to talk to the youth about some things, I wencouraged her to take over. We talked beforehand and I made sure she was ready. But, I was taking care of something else while she had a discussion with the group. She successfully shared from her life experiences to help the youth understand and realize some things about the currents situation. She has never shared a whole lot with the youth-even when she was part of the youth group. So, this was a big deal for her to share personal things. So, watching as she has shared, grown, and gained a new sense of confidence and purpose has been a beautiful thing! I am excited that she has not only come to chaperone, but has also decided to take this opportunity to learn and explore what a life in youth ministry would be like.
So, where was God today? He gave my chaperone the confidence to share of her life, for this shy young adult to lead a serious discussion with my youth. I look forward to watching her continue to grow in her confidence and faith.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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