When I started at the teen center, I met a teen who had recently moved to the area. He came almost every day. I chatted with his parents when they came to pick him up and they were very supportive of the teen center. Suddenly, he stopped coming. When I ran into his stepmom a few months later, I found out he moved to another city to live with his mom. He was a great kid with a lot of potential if he could stay on the right path. I
Since then, his dad and stepmom moved to that city and regained custody.
Last week, I found out his father passed away, leaving his stepmom custody of him. Being too young to pass away so suddenly, I can't imagine the shock and loss his family feel right now. I have been thinking of them wondering how I could help, thinking I need to reach out but not knowing how when I'm so far away. Then it came to me! I know a great youth leader in the city he moved to! I hesitated at first, wondering if it would sound awkward. But, the least she could do was say no. So, I sent a message to his stepmom and asked if she was interested in connecting with the leader. She responded that she would love to get him involved and info was exchanged. Of course, my friend was more than willing to connect and offer support and welcome him.
I am grateful for the connections I have made through the Methodist church. I have always enjoyed and gained knowledge and support from them. But, I had never thought about it as a way to help the youth. Now, I have found a new way to help others.
So, where was God today? He helped me connect people who needed to connect.
Blessings,
Jennifer
Since then, his dad and stepmom moved to that city and regained custody.
Last week, I found out his father passed away, leaving his stepmom custody of him. Being too young to pass away so suddenly, I can't imagine the shock and loss his family feel right now. I have been thinking of them wondering how I could help, thinking I need to reach out but not knowing how when I'm so far away. Then it came to me! I know a great youth leader in the city he moved to! I hesitated at first, wondering if it would sound awkward. But, the least she could do was say no. So, I sent a message to his stepmom and asked if she was interested in connecting with the leader. She responded that she would love to get him involved and info was exchanged. Of course, my friend was more than willing to connect and offer support and welcome him.
I am grateful for the connections I have made through the Methodist church. I have always enjoyed and gained knowledge and support from them. But, I had never thought about it as a way to help the youth. Now, I have found a new way to help others.
So, where was God today? He helped me connect people who needed to connect.
Blessings,
Jennifer
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