It's been exactly three years ago since I last took up the challenge by Adrian to be a leader for a bunch of 10 year-olds who were all jumpy,talkative and mischievous. Initially I was extremely nervous and uncomfortable because of the unknown environment and people. Everything was too new to me and I was far from comfortable. However as the days progressed and session after session passed, seeing the boys grow up, learning and having fun, it just felt right to be with them every Sunday. Of course like any other family, we had our ups and downs throughout the years, tantrums have been thrown, tears have been shed, sometimes even blood too. But through all those times, something wonderful always appears soon after, and I thank God for these times which really shaped the boys in one way or another. Thinking back, if I hadn't made this bold decision to serve in the childrens' ministry, I wouldn't be the crazy and childish me. The boys really taught me how to be a child again and what it means to have a child-like faith.
One more thing which I enjoyed every Sunday was the leaders and people around me. I'm really going to miss hanging out with all these wonderful people, and they really made my days as a leader an amazing experience! What with all the time we spent together in church camps, having birthday celebrations, preparing lessons together, I will definitely feel something is amiss. It has been great serving beside all these leaders and I have utmost respect for each and everyone of them!
However the journey has only begun for all of us, the 12 year-olds have only crossed the Primary school hurdle, with a whole more to overcome. There will definitely be trials to go through, but I know we have each other to rely on and that's something which I know I can believe in. =)
~moey out~