Power and Prayer
Posted in Little Historians and tagged with Children, Church, Prayer on July 17, 2009Okay so that day I asked for in order to spin a yarn? Yeah, it’s going to definitely be 2. I’m going to TRY to have the story written to post on Monday. Really, I am.
Nextly, I realize that what I’m about to say to you may end the blissful boredom on my part.
When I look at my schedule for next week, it contains a lot of purple. We started using Google Calendars at work almost 3 years ago now, but only yesterday did I realize I could seemlessly include my personal calendar without sharing it with my co-workers. So now, my work things are pink (the guys’ stuff are blue and green) and my personal things are purple. I feel so much more on top of things now that I can keep up with things visually (I had previously primarily been using the calendar in my head).
So, that gets me back to my purple-filled week next week. There’s two major things going on: a friends’ wedding (which I’ve volunteered to help decorate and make/serve food for) and Power Camp.
Ahhh, Power Camp. Power Camp is a sports and
performing arts camp put on by my church for kids in our community. Two years ago was our first time, and it brought me to my knees. I have never felt more inadequate while working for children, and I’m usually the type to say, “The more the merrier.” I had been thrown in to a leader’s role, and only found out that I’d be helping out about 24 hours ahead of time.
Last year, I knew that I would be helping out, but I t
hought that I would be in a helper role, not a teaching role. Turned out not to be the case, so I got thrown in to teaching about 30 minutes before the first lesson.
This year, I told them they couldn’t shock me. I knew I was going to teach, so there was nothing they could do to surprise
me. I’ve already been told what group I’m working with and have talked to my co-leader, and we’ve split up the duties, and everything seems to be in order. Though I prefer the older kids (and our children’s minister knows it), he put me with the rising kindergarteners because I told him I’d be flexible and that was where the need was. That’s not a big deal though as I’m familiar with that age, as several of the kids in my group will be in my Sunday School class in a month.
That said, I’ve yet to find out what surprises might be in store for me, so stay tuned on that one. So basically, I’m telling you all this because I KNOW I’ll need prayer. Camp is in the evenings Monday through Friday of this coming week, so if you think about it, can you pray for me, but especially to the children that will be there? For many of them, this will be the first time they’ve ever heard the Gospel.
I hope you all have a great weekend. You know what I’ll be doing…charging up all my batteries to prepare for the long week!
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July 17th, 2009 at 9:38 am
How exciting! Have prayed and will pray. :)
July 17th, 2009 at 11:40 am
I believe camp will be a blessing – to you and to the children.
Lifting you up in prayers…
July 17th, 2009 at 12:52 pm
I love google calendar. I seriously have a calendar with eight different colors (gym, church, work, family, job 2, etc.). It helps SOOO much. Good luck with camp, it’ll be a great experience.
July 17th, 2009 at 2:31 pm
I like Google calendar too. I use it for absolutely everything.
That camp looks awesome! I am sure that it will be a wonderful experience for you and the children. I can’t wait to hear about it.
July 17th, 2009 at 8:40 pm
I helped my husband set up a google calendar the other day. They are so helpful.
July 17th, 2009 at 9:57 pm
Oh, you’re gonna have so much fun…I just know it! Can’t wait to read the “yarn” you spin on Monday. Hope you don’t have too much “purple” in your week to postpone!
July 18th, 2009 at 9:06 am
Is the Google calendar sort of like making lists???? Ha Ha.
The unknown is the challenge…wait and listen to how GOD wants you to handle it. Always love and prayers.
July 18th, 2009 at 10:19 pm
You will be wonderful! I’ll pray for the church camp and that you will cope with any surprises gracefully.
July 19th, 2009 at 12:42 pm
i didnt realize google had a calendar. ok, will definitely check that out. i am sure the kids will have a blast at camp… those prayers are being sent your way! :)
July 19th, 2009 at 12:55 pm
Hi Ronnica,
I will definitely be praying for you this week. I know how challenging it can be to lead that age, I did it a couple of years for VBS. What an opportunity for those little ones who may never hear about our Savior!
God bless and have a great week!
July 19th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
You will, of course, be in my thoughts and prayers, Ronnica. However, I doubt very much that you are going to need it. I imagine that you are quite fantastic in person. The kids will be lucky to have you as one of their leaders this week.
Rest up, though. Those munchkins can suck the very life out of you. :)
-Francesca
July 20th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Being a single mom of a small child, I don’t cook much either. She eats so little. It’s hard to get jazzed up to make a good meal when it is just us