Youth Minister: Yep....I've Done That.

Something you may not know about me is that I used to be a Youth Minister.  For about three years Justin and I were Co-Directors of Youth Ministry for Southside Baptist Church.  We resigned in April (as many know), not because of the divorce (although God did a lot of talking), but because we felt it was not our place to be in that position anymore.

I have spent a lot of the last few days remembering back over the past year and I can honestly tell you that one of the things I miss is my worship time with our Savior.  It is my goal to find a new church home soon.

Being a Youth Minister was tough.  It was one of the most challenging jobs I have ever had.  I learned a lot about myself, what I believed and the Church.  However, it was extremely rewarding at times and I miss it dearly.

I was cleaning out some files on my computer this evening and I found this slide show I created for the Mystery Dinner we did as a fundraiser a few years back.



This brought back a flood of memories for me.  GOOD...no GREAT memories.  Over the three years we were directors we got to know several kids.  These are some of the best kids you will ever meet.  Some aren't kids anymore; some are in college, married with babies, working through life, in the Military or still in high school.

I think back to our Progressive Dinners, Mystery Dinners, New Years Eve parties, Youth Conferences and all the worship and Sunday school times.  It was three years that I wouldn't change for anything.

God is great!  I am so thankful for the chance I had to serve him and the precious memories I have of that time.

If you are reading this and you are or used to be in my Youth department; I love you.  You taught me just as much as I taught you and I am thankful for the person that you are (no matter who is reading this).  You are always in my thoughts and prayers and I pray that God blesses you now and always.

With love,

Lacey