Tonight was our 2nd night of VBS at the church. Just like last night, it was fantastic. The kids were excited, the classes went well, the Drama Team really got into the story of John the Baptist...everything went smoothly. But to be honest, my favorite part of tonight was not in the hustle and bustle of all the kids and events going on, but, instead, I found great fulfillment and true "ministry" when I spent an extra hour at the building, after everything was over, with 3 special moms getting crafts ready for tomorrow night.
Each of these ladies has kids in our youth group; all of them have busy jobs and other children, as well as spouses, waiting at home for them; yet each of them still stay late to make sure everything is ready to go for the next day's VBS craft. It was so much fun sitting and talking with them about all sorts of things...summer camps, memories with their kids, proper parenting. 2 husbands called within 3 minutes of each other to find out where they were, that gave us all a laugh.
It felt so great, though, to get out of my office and my "associate minister"-ness and just sit and talk with these 3 moms about all the things going in their lives and in society that influence our young people. I gained great perspective and helped solidify good, strong relationships with these parents of kids with whom I will be working for the next 2 or 3 years.
Sometimes the best memories and learning experiences come not in the rush of crowds and programs, but in the little, behind the scenes moments spent with just a few.
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