Well last night was my first Wednesday nights with the kids of Infinity Church of Baltimore. This will be one of the consistent jobs while I'm here. Where as everyday I have something different to work on, hanging out with the kids on Wednesday nights will be a weekly activity. I am excited for this opportunity because I have plenty to learn in the area of children's ministry. It's pretty much going to be a baptism by fire kind of thing.
The first night with the kids went well overall I do believe. There are a few other volunteers who are in there with me. Ms. Lilly knows the kids well, she's been working with them for a while at this point. I hope that getting to know the kids will help make me more effective. I'm in there for enforcement more than anything. But I hope that this summer I will be able to have a positive influence on the kids and show them Christ's love and leave them with a good example.
I've had the privilege of meeting with the deacons on Tuesday night also. This will become a weekly occurrence as well. The men have been reading and working through a workbook that helps instruct them in what Scripture says about being a deacon. It was great to be surrounded by such a great group of men with the goal of seeking the will of God for the church. I know that this will teach me a lot also. I know I will learn lessons here that I will be able to use if God ever places me in a pastoral position.
There is not much more going on right now. Deacon Jeremy has me working on some administrative type stuff. Working on creating documents and applications for different ministries. You can keep praying for my spiritual growth while I'm here. I've been given the chance to spend a lot of time in the Word and in prayer. Pray for my relationship with the kids, and that God would give me patience when working with them. Pray for wisdom in the administrative responsibilities that Jeremy has given me to do. Ultimately pray for God to show me new ways to bring His Kingdom to Baltimore.
To God be the glory.
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