Over the past several weeks I have had the privileged to get to know the youth in our church on a more personal level. I can not express to you how wonderful each and every one of these kids are. They all have such a joy for life, and every single one of them can make you laugh even on your saddest day. I am so grateful for the opportunity that God has placed before me to be in the lives of these youth. I get to feel younger again when I am around them. I am truly a 15 year old at heart. If I had it my way, I would have never grown up. Although when we do play Ultimate Frisbee, I don't feel so young anymore. I need to get back in shape! :)
Today was the last day of work for our youth leader, Sarah. While watching her interact and lead this group of teenagers, I have seen the joy and love that she has for them as well as they have for her. I am so thankful for the time that I have had to work with Sarah. She has already taught me so much in the short weeks of working together. I just hope that I can gain that respect and relationships with each and every youth that she has. I pray for the next season of her life as she continues her calling in ministry.
I am excited for the trips, exhausting weekends, many lock-ins, ultimate Frisbee games, and many more tiring things that comes along with being a youth leader. I am even more excited to see these youth grow into the person that God is calling each and every one of them to be. I can't wait to see what God has in store for this church with these amazing youth :)
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