If you’ve ever worked in ministry before, chances are you have heard this phrase. It’s a cliché because it’s true and I constantly find myself re-learning this truth. As the Children and Youth Director, a large part of my job includes planning and supervising afterschool activities. During one activity I was interrupted by a disruptive child. I pulled the child out of the activity and began to talk with them. As they opened up to me, I discovered that they were being bullied at school and struggling with their grades. That night I was able to sit down with the parent and discuss different options for dealing with this problem. All of us left encouraged and a little more hopeful about the situation.
As I reflected on what happened that night, I thought about the many other ways I could have handled that situation. If I had viewed the misbehavior as an interruption rather than an opportunity for ministry, we wouldn’t have made the progress that we did. My prayer is that we would be more willing to set aside our schedule and reach out to those hurting around us. All it takes is a willing heart and open eyes.
God bless you and thank you for your support of the Open Door Mission
Rachel Fischer
Children & Youth Director
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