Hello all,
Well i've been at Qwanoes, Going through the Kaleo program, for almost two weeks and it seems like months. Not because it is a terrible program or that I can't wait to be over, but that everyday has been jam packed with so many opportunities to serve God in a variety of ways. Some of those include: working with a church and helping with their youth ministry, being put in charge of specific activities when retreat groups come to the camp, or doing menial labour that isnt exactly fun.
In the church ministry, i've been placed in the Duncan St. Andrews Presbyterian Church. Not going to lie, I was a little afraid going into this church, because as far as I can remember, i've never been in a different denominational church. But once I was actually experiencing the church and seeing how things were done, I was more comfortable with the church. Also since we have started the program, we have had the opportunity to serve at the youth group. it was a great experience. Granted we did not get major leadership position right off but as of right now we are in charge of leading youth group this coming Friday! this extremely exciting! Our specific youth group has a lot of Special needs kids, and so I'm gonna find it hard to turn down my intensity for the activities. This is also means that we will most likely have to find activities that they can all play and that won't be too complicated. I'm looking forward to this endeavour.
with the Trinity Western University Retreat just leaving yesterday, it's crazy to think that I was in charge of a small section of that retreat. I was placed in Charge of watching over the paddle Boards and Frenzies (kayaks really). It was really cool because it really made me realized that not all people of authority have to be older, I was told this long ago but never really believed that, in the back of my mind you had to be older than me to have authority. But while I was in charge of this small section I realized that all these people that were listening to me and following my instructions were all older than me! even though it was a small part of leadership and was only for a few hours it was a humbling experience. This really helped with me getting a better grasp of leadership and its many forms. Another part of helping with the retreat was that there was a lot of dishes to be done, I don't Like doing Dishes, but they had to be done. This was another part where leadership was shown. Not the kind where you will be standing out in front of everyone and yelling commands, but rather leadership in taking the initiative to get them done, even if it is some thing you hate. I'm really looking forward to all these opportunities to be put into leadership roles and taking on the challenge.
So both ministries that I was apart of in these last two weeks, both had positive first impressions, even if it was an activity that I was not exactly fond of. I can't wait to see what God has in store for me and these ministries that I'm apart of!
I'm out! *extends arm and drops mic*
Isaiah
