It’s a faith thing…
By Sherri Stufflebeem | Director of Children’s Ministries | EMAIL
In the children’s ministry there are a couple times a year that we find ourselves a wee bit busier than others. This is one of those times. (Ok, so it’s completely zooey here!!) Starting mid-July we begin making phone calls and contacting potential team members for fall classes. Finding almost 200 staff is no small task. We know that God has a plan and we are just fitting the puzzle pieces together. But it’s a big puzzle!
Where am I going with this?? First, I want to say thanks to those who have committed to serve this next school year. You are an answer to prayer. Second, I want to share some of our strategies and perspectives as we undertake this task.
Of course, we consider parents as our first resource. We take a look at class rosters and brainstorm who we think God might be calling to serve where. Then we start calling. (Serving in children’s ministry is not and never has been mandatory, BUT we do NEED parents to serve a certain amount of time in any given year.) The blessing beyond that are some of our grandparents who are faithful team members each week AND those without children or grandchildren in our ministry who just love to love kids! They are icing on the cake!
So for those who think, “I’ve been there, done that” – we still need you and God may well be calling you. For those who think, “I’m with kids all day long, I just need one day a week off. . .” We still need you and God may well be calling you. Maybe a no-prep helper position would be just the right fit!
As I write this, it’s Tuesday before the fall season begins, and we still have openings for 9 volunteers on Sunday morning and 7 for our Wednesday evening programming. So, this is where faith comes in. We are confident that He has a plan for a GREAT CHILDREN’S MINISTRY!!. . .well staffed and kids loving to come! We just need all those puzzle pieces to jump in and fit together.
If you’re feeling the nudge, give the Children’s Ministry a call, 255.2122! Don’t be the missing last piece!
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