Week Two

Youth Group 3 hours
Meeting with Tony 1 hour

Personal Reflection:
This week was the Kick off for all the new students that come up from middle school. It was fun we had a dunk tank and some blow up toys. I introduces myself to a new student named Terence, he was shy at first because he didn't know anyone, so we shot some hoops with him, and then got a game of knockout going. When it was time for all to meet I went and sat with him and ask what he thinks so far. He said that he never knew they did things like this in church before, "i am going to have to keep coming". I thought that was pretty neat to see him open up like that. Later when the dunk tank was going on he came and got to go try it with him.... Tonight I learned a lot about myself in the fact that I can be a leader. I went up to that kid, got his name, hung out with him, learned about his interests, and made a friend. In this he could potentially return to church.

In my biweekly meeting I have with Pastor Tony, I told him all about Terence and how he enjoyed his time. Tony explained to me that relationship and mentoring is what having youth group is all about. He said that when I am a pastor, I am going to want to train my leaders/student leaders to be open to meet people and befriend them.

Spiritual Reflection:
This week spiritually has not been good; I have been so consistent to get all my work done that I have pushed spiritual growth aside. I am aware of this, but am not doing anything bout it. I think I am just in a "spiritual cruse" right now, meaning that I have faith; it is just not growing at the moment. Another thing is that I am taking a Psalms class, and I have been reading those non-stop that I feal I need a break from it... as bad as that sound.