I was right. dinner was a miracle
sometimes all you need to do is sit with someone who loves you and just... BE together
before we knew it, over 2 and a half hours had passed. just talking. i cant think of one topic we didnt at least touch on tonight
charissa is such an.. inspiration for me. and a motivation.
thank you charissa, for helping me pick up my hurdle, so i didnt have to do it on my own
Thursday, January 29, 2009
Sunday, January 4, 2009
Erin 2.0
I absolutely loved the message today. I wanted to start off this new year as an improved Erin, and now I know how to get there. Well, not specifically. But I definitely know a few steps.
I have been extremely involved in CCC for some time, and I am worried that part of me is on auto pilot. So I am reflecting on everything I do at church and why I do it.
So I'll start off with Saturday night small groups. That has definitely changed over time for me. Loved it at first, and am now frustrated with it. But after hearing this message, I am even more encouraged to work things out with the other leader and myself. There is no way I am just going to hand over a small group because it gets a little frustrating at times. I started this small group because bringing people back to Christ is what I'm passionate about. And yes, group can get crazy and drive me out of my mind. But in the end, we are still preaching the message of God to junior high students that need to hear it. And I'm not going to give up on them or the other leader because they're immature; isn't that just a reason to work harder? I am more motivated to sit down with the other leader and figure out how to work through this the best way we can, so these kids continue to know Jesus through us.
I then have Sunday mornings. Yes I come because I love the atmosphere and being surrounded by people I care about, but it's more than that. From a volunteer stand point. I am able to greet if necessary, help with kids city if they need me. I want to be there to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.
I attend church because it helps me grow in my walk with God. I am constantly challenged in my walk, as well as reminded of God's love. And sometimes, that is exactly what I need.
My mother has accused me of only helping out at Shorewood because Tim was there. And yes, that was a huge positive. But really, I was able to expand the field that I was able to work in. I had more students to work with, more people who have not truly felt Jesus' love. And I could have been that for them. With Christ working through me, after a few short months I was able to become connected with a few of the junior high girls, and am continuing to be able to minister to them, even though I can't attend the actual campus anymore. I went through that experience and continue to work with these girls because it is me being able to live out my passion and my purpose, and spread the love of Christ.
StuCo worship band. Singing is how I praise and pray and worship the Lord. Being in the band, I can set an example to other students who also connect to Christ through worship. And if we didn't have students able and willing to volunteer their time, we wouldn't have a StuCo band, and there goes worship. Then one of the main way students connect with God is taken away, and there's no way I'm willing to let that happen.
StuCo itself. I really feel like God is working through CCC StuCo to reach as many kids as we can. And I feel like we [as in CCC, the staff, leaders, students, etc] have done a great job with that. I really feel like God is working here, and I want to be a part of it! I want to help as much as I can to strengthen people in their walk with God. StuCo helped me get where I am now, so I want it to be available to help other students.
I have noticed this year that every little job is such a blessing. Serving communion, doing offering, leading worship in Kids City or StuCo or the big service, helping with offering time, helping clean up or set up before and after StuCo, greeting, leading a small group in StuCo or kids city or an adult small group, bringing food for snacks, helping with snacks, selling snacks at StuCo, the 2 dollar challenge, any kind of technical thing. CCC isn't one big job, it's made up of a bunch of small ones, that all have their own specific meaning and importance.
If you aren't connected yet, or aren't putting any time in but want to, ASK. There is always SOMETHING we [as in CCC, StuCo, kids city, staff, leaders, etc] could use help with.
If you are feeling that you should be connected, don't let fear or time get in the way! Something will be found that fits you, you just have to take the first step!
I have been extremely involved in CCC for some time, and I am worried that part of me is on auto pilot. So I am reflecting on everything I do at church and why I do it.
So I'll start off with Saturday night small groups. That has definitely changed over time for me. Loved it at first, and am now frustrated with it. But after hearing this message, I am even more encouraged to work things out with the other leader and myself. There is no way I am just going to hand over a small group because it gets a little frustrating at times. I started this small group because bringing people back to Christ is what I'm passionate about. And yes, group can get crazy and drive me out of my mind. But in the end, we are still preaching the message of God to junior high students that need to hear it. And I'm not going to give up on them or the other leader because they're immature; isn't that just a reason to work harder? I am more motivated to sit down with the other leader and figure out how to work through this the best way we can, so these kids continue to know Jesus through us.
I then have Sunday mornings. Yes I come because I love the atmosphere and being surrounded by people I care about, but it's more than that. From a volunteer stand point. I am able to greet if necessary, help with kids city if they need me. I want to be there to offer a helping hand to anyone in need.
I attend church because it helps me grow in my walk with God. I am constantly challenged in my walk, as well as reminded of God's love. And sometimes, that is exactly what I need.
My mother has accused me of only helping out at Shorewood because Tim was there. And yes, that was a huge positive. But really, I was able to expand the field that I was able to work in. I had more students to work with, more people who have not truly felt Jesus' love. And I could have been that for them. With Christ working through me, after a few short months I was able to become connected with a few of the junior high girls, and am continuing to be able to minister to them, even though I can't attend the actual campus anymore. I went through that experience and continue to work with these girls because it is me being able to live out my passion and my purpose, and spread the love of Christ.
StuCo worship band. Singing is how I praise and pray and worship the Lord. Being in the band, I can set an example to other students who also connect to Christ through worship. And if we didn't have students able and willing to volunteer their time, we wouldn't have a StuCo band, and there goes worship. Then one of the main way students connect with God is taken away, and there's no way I'm willing to let that happen.
StuCo itself. I really feel like God is working through CCC StuCo to reach as many kids as we can. And I feel like we [as in CCC, the staff, leaders, students, etc] have done a great job with that. I really feel like God is working here, and I want to be a part of it! I want to help as much as I can to strengthen people in their walk with God. StuCo helped me get where I am now, so I want it to be available to help other students.
I have noticed this year that every little job is such a blessing. Serving communion, doing offering, leading worship in Kids City or StuCo or the big service, helping with offering time, helping clean up or set up before and after StuCo, greeting, leading a small group in StuCo or kids city or an adult small group, bringing food for snacks, helping with snacks, selling snacks at StuCo, the 2 dollar challenge, any kind of technical thing. CCC isn't one big job, it's made up of a bunch of small ones, that all have their own specific meaning and importance.
If you aren't connected yet, or aren't putting any time in but want to, ASK. There is always SOMETHING we [as in CCC, StuCo, kids city, staff, leaders, etc] could use help with.
If you are feeling that you should be connected, don't let fear or time get in the way! Something will be found that fits you, you just have to take the first step!
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