Since being back in July we've done a variety of things when it comes to ministry work. These included two Year 12 retreats, a retreat for a school where there's not normally retreat days held and two youth groups including one for 10-14 year olds. Each of these has had it's challenges- including the fact that the year 12's are set in their beliefs and so it's a lot harder to minister to them about Jesus, even with our own stories. The thing that I've learnt these last few weeks is that God can work through anything- even when I don't think he is.
Whether it is the joy and enthusiasm that allows 10-14 year olds to want to learn even when they can't sit still or the questioning minds of 17-18 year olds that allows you to have great discussion about faith and life- there's always some door God gives to open a persons heart, even if it's not the one you were expecting. I'm learning the importance these days of looking for that door, especially when the program we run might not work for where we are. It's most important at these times that you search for God in the situation and sometimes it is as simple as making sure you're a great example of Christ.
This week I was talking to a year 12 student who told me while he struggles to believe in God, he loves retreat days as they allow him to see epic people who give him hope to keep searching & remind him of how God can impact a life. If just being in a space can do that for one person, imagine how many more peoples lives could be changed if everyone was doing this.
Alongside this I've also been able to help promote vocations at the local Careers Market, which was a lot of fun & while quite a long day on your feet was a great chance to make people think about something that they wouldn't have before. It did however also make me think about my own future, especially with so many stalls for universities and business colleges there. At the moment I'm finally at a point where I'm OK with the future and accept that I've ideas on what I want to do but I need to be open to Gods plan no matter where it may take me or what I end up doing. The last two years of doing Gods will have been some of the most rewarding times of my life so I don't have to fear what comes next if I do Gods will for me.
Other than ministry, everything is going well. As a team we've got a bit more times on our hands at this part of the year so we've been playing tourist and recently visited Parliament House and took a trip to the South Coast which was lots of fun. Life on team is a constant choice to love and fight for those around you - including working to make them the best people they can be. While it is hard work, when you see the fruits of the sacrifice to not be selfish, to challenge others even if they don't like it or to be there to support others even when you want to do something else, it's such a blessing and my team is growing closer everyday as we choose to do these things.
I hope you are all well. Prayers are with you and keep trusting in God, he is always there for you.
Peace to you all,
Trev :)
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