I attended a launch meeting for youth ministry at Harbor. I have no experience with youth ministry. I heard about it through Adam and felt led. I have yet to find my service niche in Harbor. Helping Generate Hope has not been as successful as I would have liked. I suspect God has different plans for me.
The meeting was held at the same house where the seeds of Harbor Mid-City were originally planted. I attended occasionally, enjoying the food and atmosphere. As I was driving there tonight, I remembered the neighborhood. I recalled feeling overwhelmed spiritually during one of the meetings. I needed to cry and I needed privacy. Going for a walk is what I typically do when I need to get away and cry in a public venue. Not all of my walks are teary, do not fret if I decide to take a walk. Fortunately, I had my GPS, because I began doubting the way to the house based upon that walk nearly 2 years ago.
We dove into the nitty gritty immediately: What are your gifts and passions? Why are you here? Chris shares, then Adam shares. I share how I have no experience and am looking for opportunities to serve the community. Chris shared how he remembered the day I needed to go for a walk. He remembered how I was wrestling spiritually 2 years ago.
I couldn't believe he remembered. I generally think I'm a fade-into-the-background kind of girl, so I was surprised he even noticed me back then.
Through processing this information, a question remains.
Have I come full circle? In many ways, yes. I initially went to learn about this Jesus fellow. The purpose of the meeting was to launch a church. Tonight, I attended as a member of that launched church on the verge of launching a youth ministry/service/venue for teens at Harbor Mid-City. I'm inside the circle. Circles do not end; I am still cultivating my relationship with Jesus and enjoy the process. I've entered the circle as a follower of Jesus, who is trying to serve my community as He served his.
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