02.03PPT: RVC Youth
Last Friday I got to hang out with the students of RVC Youth.
Those of you who read this blog regularly know that I lead worship at River Valley Church, here in Fresno, CA. Longtime readers also know that before being asked to help with worship in our main services, I spent about a year in charge of our youth ministry.
Now, I’m not really a youth ministry type of guy. All throughout college I’d tell people that I was interested in full-time ministry and their first question always seemed to be, “have you thought about youth ministry?” And my immediate response was, “yes, and I’ll never do it!”
Despite my misgivings about being “the youth guy”, I love our youth group and I learned a lot from the year I spent with them. Even though I see them at church every Sunday, I rarely get the chance to catch up with these students and find out what’s been going on in their lives. Friday night I was a driver for their “Super Bowl” bowling event and I got about 4 hours of quality hang time with some of the old school group I pastored as well as the chance to meet some new faces. I’m excited to watch them grow in their faith as they face the challenges of everyday life as a teen.
Mostly, I’m proud of Tim. Tim was my faithful right-hand man when I was at the helm and he’s done a great job with the group since he took over. Even when events don’t go as planned (I’ll let him blog about that) he’s able to create a fun, welcoming environment for students to have fun and experience God. I had fun and I remembered how much God loves those students! So, thanks for doing such a great job, Tim!
I’d like to thank Brody for letting me host Positive Post Tuesday this week. If you’ve never participated here are the (ridiculously simple) rules: 1. Write something positive. 2. Fill out the box below. Ready? Go!
[...] post has been a part of Positive Post Tuesday. [...]
February 3rd, 2009 at 6:51 am
[...] now it’s your turn. Today’s Positive Post Tuesday is hosted over at Luke Mundy’s Blog, so make sure to write something nice and head over there to add yourself to the list. My hope [...]
February 3rd, 2009 at 7:31 am
His grace is new every morning!
February 3rd, 2009 at 7:32 am
[...] special thanks to Luke for being a great friend and for also featuring RVC Youth for Positive Post Tuesday. Also be sure to check out Brody’s blog for information on Positive Post Tuesday. [...]
February 3rd, 2009 at 8:47 am
Thanks for featuring RVC Youth bro! And thanks again for being a great friend. For those of you who want the “Super-Bowl” story, head over to my blog, or follow this link: http://timbalint.wordpress.com/2009/02/03/rvc-youths-super-bowl/
February 3rd, 2009 at 8:49 am
I love the idea of stating a positive. Negativity is too easy, especially in the blogosphere. Thanks.
February 3rd, 2009 at 12:00 pm
I am ridiculously happy that basketball practice has been cancelled tonight. So happy that I barely notice the sub-zero temps, the gusting winds, and the snow! I get to stay in and drink coffee and watch Jack Bauer. Positive Tuesday indeed!
Well done, Luke!
February 3rd, 2009 at 3:16 pm
I didn’t post a blog today (or recently for that matter) but wanted to stop by and say hi!
February 3rd, 2009 at 8:50 pm
Hey thanks for being the 1st to host PPT! What a fun way to see other blogs! I love watching the kids in the Youth Group grow up and serve in the ministry as adults! Unfortunately, this is making me very aware that I’m getting old!
February 4th, 2009 at 4:02 am
Every once in a while I get the pleasure of heading up to Tahoe or down to the coast to lead worship for our youth group for one of the retreats. Sometimes I feel like being given this opportunity is more for me than it is for them. I just love being able to get away, and spend some time with the youth and the youth leaders themselves.
February 4th, 2009 at 5:19 pm