Before Real Estate, my wife and I gave 26 years of our lives to full time Ministry. We started as Youth and Children's Pastors in a small church. In fact the children's group was only about 6 kids and the Youth groups was about 15 to 20. My actually duties included: The church bulletin, Cleaning the church, organizing a children's ministry department and a youth ministries department, leading worship Sunday Evening, handling all followup and hospital visits and soooo much more.
I can't take the credit (that belongs to God) but after two full years we had built that children's department to 150 kids on a weekly basis. Our Youth group (ages 12-18) grew to over 50 and we could not get rid of them once they turned 19. They loved the environment. I am sure we made plenty of mistakes but we really enjoyed those early years. Recently a few of our original youth and children's group members have found us on facebook. Below is an excerpt from one of our children's Church Super Kids who stopped by to say thanks.
"I don't know if I ever actually thanked you for introducing me to the Lord. With all my heart......THANK YOU for being God's instrument and messenger of hope. Because of you I came to know God at a very crucial time in my life. The hope and trust I have in God has carried me through some very difficult times. My happiest childhood memories are associated with my "Church Family." I know how much you and Michelle have always been there for me. Teaching, encouraging, supporting and bringing me laughter and fun. And instead of showing you the gratitude you deserved I probably have given you many headaches. But GOD BLESS YOU and THANKYOU for what it is worth. "
With loving memories and a grateful heart,
Sondra
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