On Wednesday I returned the e-mail of the bible study coordinator. I told her I had no baby sitting available to me but that if anything changed to please let me know. I receive a message back letting me know that they were short children's leaders but they were praying that God would bring more before the study starts next week as they had already turned several women away.
Oh, the quandry. I could volunteer. It will require a two day committment. One day for Leaders Council and one for the study itself. My own children are driving me nuts, how can I deal with a room full for 2 hours once a week. Children's ministry has never been my "thing". But, I am desperate.
I e-mailed back. I let her know that I am available if they would accept me. I fessed up that I was a Core Group Leader (adult leader) for this same organization 2 years ago in CA. I was clear that I am only available until the end of December (the study goes until May) and I have never had experience teaching children before, but I am willing.
I had a call that evening from the Children's Director. They really need children's leaders. They maxed out their classes last year and have been praying all summer for new leaders. I again brought up that I would only be here until December and that I have no experience in Children's ministry (though I neglected to mention I generally RUN from the opportunity). She was good with all of that and even tried to sweeten the deal for me by giving me some choices in age groups. I talked with Hubby about it this weekend and prayed before making the final commitment. Here's what I got:
"You, my brothers, were called to be free. But do not use your freedom to indulge the sinful nature; rather, serve one another in love. The entire law is summed up in a single command: "Love your neighbor as yourself." Galatians 5:13-14
So, I report for training tomorrow morning. God is so good. My days were stretching out before me after the decision to not go back to California to visit. Now my weeks will be very filled. I will have my study with the leaders, the boys have a class to be in and maybe now other women can come too. None of this would have been possible if I had to travel for two weeks in the middle of it. I'm sure glad HE knows more than I do.
2 comments:
Blogging is dangerous! Now that I have read this, I made sure I have forwarded it to everyone involved with Children's ministry for the period beginning January 1. Bwahhhahahaha.
No, I didn't really. But it is so good to see that you are listening to what the Lord is telling you to do.
Let's not get carried away. This is bound to create an even greater need for counseling. The horrors of a class of 2 year olds!
I'm listening. Not sure that I want to, but trusting God to keep the blessings coming!
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