Work, work, work!

The craziness of the summer has ended. Most of my kiddos started school this week & the rest will start next Monday. I have one lone youth who won't start until the end of August, but as far as I'm concerned, the summer is over! Which means, we're now entering the quiet lull before Fall events start up again.

First off, I'm very proud of myself for being able to survive a St. Matt Summer! VBS still looms in the air through the occasional craft left behind & rogue fliers were found behind the couch in the Youth Room. Pictures of summer camp have been uploaded onto my computer & I've been able to asses the entire year of events, retreats, Bible Studies & worship services. Overall, things went pretty well for my internship.

Second, starting the year all over again is a piece of cake! I have my entire year (tentatively) planned from now through July & all I have to do is hit the "Repeat" button on most of my events. No more pulling fun activities to do out of thin air! No more tedious hours of putting together postcards & fliers to be sent home! Now, I get to focus on more important things! Like. . .

Small Group Ministry!
Though the youth may not know it, Small Groups are going to be AWESOME! I've already been able to recruit at least 2 parents to help lead (which is quite the feat with everyone's busy schedules!) & I'm meeting with 3 more next week. Praise Jesus! Honestly, I was a little skeptical about starting Small Groups this year, but I was so convicted by God that I knew He was going to bless us. So, we'll see how it goes once September rolls around.

"The Starting Line"
This is a NEW Intro. to Bible Class for 5th & 6th grade students. I'm so excited to have this program be my little baby. Again, don't know if it'll work, but I have many very interested parents who are ready to sign their kiddos up for the class. Heck! An hour & a half of free babysitting. . . Oops! I mean "Bible Study"!. . . Who wouldn't want to sign up!?!

LOTS of great stuff going on this year! I can't wait until September gets here. . . Then again, maybe I can. I'm enjoying the extra free time I have right now to organize my office, clean, etc. I might even try to paint the walls in my office! We'll see if I can fly that by the Properties Board. New Building = Crazy Strict Rules!

Blessings! <><