Last week our confirmation class experienced thier Week of Welcome (WOW) into the youth program. That's one of the things I love about youth ministry. Each year a group of enthusiastic sixth graders infuse engery into the program. And the promotion to upper grades seems to produce older and wiser students. And thus, the circle of life continues in youth ministry.
The UMYF kick-offs remind me of the many reasons we have to celebrate our students, parents, leaders and church. I never want to take these blessings for granted. I often move so quickly from event to event, I forget to celebrate the joy I have in my serving FUMC. What a missed opportunity to affirm what Jesus is doing in and through us.
So as we begin another school year, let's look over the summer and see what needs to be celebrated. I will name a few:
A significant mission trip
Camp Sunshine
dynamic worship
faith development in students
young adults hearing God's call
planning retreats
Class of 2013 moving on to college
WOW
the work God is doing in my own life
publishing a new book, The Faith Line
add your personal favorite
We celebrate a God who is faithful to complete the good work He began in each of us and our ministires.
And now we can move forward to the 2013-2014 school year because we have paused to reflect and give thanks.
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