I had been thinking about gg to church since 3 weeks ago. I had promised myself to go back to church but had been procrastinating. There seems to be too much unnecessary anxieties and worries that stopped me. I had wanted to find somebody who had been attending Faith Methodist to accompany me on our 1st service after such a long break but no luck. We couldnt find such a person. I even emailed the church but no respond. It didnt help to allay the fears even after J took the initiative to call the church on my behalf and emailed me about the children sessions when the service is on. I only found peace when I called the church myself.
God must be at it. He sent a really nice lady to speak to me when I called, even when she was just the admin person there. She sounded really encouraging and urged me to return to church. And when I asked about the Children's ministry, I was transferred to this really sweet lady, Auntie Mag.
She was so nice and assuring over the phone, telling me about the Children's ministry and that there is some program gg on for the kids, coinciding with the service timing. I was told to sit in with Lil Shauna today and let her get used to the program before attempting to attend the service. Speaking to her calms my heart and I just knew that we will be in good hands. So, we went to church today.
It had been a long while. Strangely, after that call, I had no fears. It seems as if everything fell in place nicely. We had a late breakfast and Lil Shauna had quite a bit of my porridge before we got ready for church. Lil Shauna was well-behaved on the MRT ride and was in a happy mood.
Aunt Mag greeted us at the door and she was indeed a very nice and warm lady with a nice hearty laugh. We were the 1st few to arrive and Lil Shauna was all clingy at 1st but was attracted by the basket of toys shortly. Most of the toys dun seem to be in too good a working condition but all the kids were very entertained. After awhile, she started to roam freely, sourcing and picking and bringing back new pieces of toys. :)
God must be at it. He sent a really nice lady to speak to me when I called, even when she was just the admin person there. She sounded really encouraging and urged me to return to church. And when I asked about the Children's ministry, I was transferred to this really sweet lady, Auntie Mag.
She was so nice and assuring over the phone, telling me about the Children's ministry and that there is some program gg on for the kids, coinciding with the service timing. I was told to sit in with Lil Shauna today and let her get used to the program before attempting to attend the service. Speaking to her calms my heart and I just knew that we will be in good hands. So, we went to church today.
It had been a long while. Strangely, after that call, I had no fears. It seems as if everything fell in place nicely. We had a late breakfast and Lil Shauna had quite a bit of my porridge before we got ready for church. Lil Shauna was well-behaved on the MRT ride and was in a happy mood.
Aunt Mag greeted us at the door and she was indeed a very nice and warm lady with a nice hearty laugh. We were the 1st few to arrive and Lil Shauna was all clingy at 1st but was attracted by the basket of toys shortly. Most of the toys dun seem to be in too good a working condition but all the kids were very entertained. After awhile, she started to roam freely, sourcing and picking and bringing back new pieces of toys. :)
They had 30 mins of playtime and it was worship time. Lil Shauna got all clingy again when the toys were packed away. She refused to follow any of the activities but merely stick to mummy or stare at the helpers. Faint. But mummy had a good time. Hehe. Then, it was bible story time. I am not sure if Lil Shauna understands the story (about Jesus calming the storm and rough sea) but she seems to be listening intently. Then, it was offering time. They actually got one of the kids to hold a coin bank and the rest of the kids went to make offering. So cute! Then, her favourite snack time and art & craft. The session ended at about 12.15pm. The service is supposed to end at 12.30pm and so they took out toys to entertain the kids somemore. We left then cos the lift at the church is painfully slow and there will be a big crowd when the service ends.
Lil Shauna probably enjoyed herself cos she was willing to wave goodbye to the helpers and was willing to "flying kiss" them. Hohoho. We are gg back next week. I hope that Lil Shauna get used to the program soon, then mummy can attend the service. J will probably have to stay with her but I think she will also enjoy herself too.
When I start attending service, I would want to join a cell group too and start tidings. I hope I would keep my enthu gg. Just one thing, when I saw the toys, I had this urge to want to suggest to collect new toys to replace the the really old and spoilt ones but I didnt dare to. I mean, there are so many parents there or even in the church, we all must have some toys that we no longer want but in good working condition mah. Then at least they can throw away that car with only 3 wheels, or that hungry hippo game with 2 missing hippos. -_______-" Daddy Lim says that we can always start and donate. It is not only about them getting new toys, they must be willing to throw away the old and spoilt ones. Yes, there is nothing wrong about old or spoilt toys. I just tot that playing with toys have got some educational value as well, so why still play if they are spoilt? Merely play and waste time?
Lil Shauna probably enjoyed herself cos she was willing to wave goodbye to the helpers and was willing to "flying kiss" them. Hohoho. We are gg back next week. I hope that Lil Shauna get used to the program soon, then mummy can attend the service. J will probably have to stay with her but I think she will also enjoy herself too.
When I start attending service, I would want to join a cell group too and start tidings. I hope I would keep my enthu gg. Just one thing, when I saw the toys, I had this urge to want to suggest to collect new toys to replace the the really old and spoilt ones but I didnt dare to. I mean, there are so many parents there or even in the church, we all must have some toys that we no longer want but in good working condition mah. Then at least they can throw away that car with only 3 wheels, or that hungry hippo game with 2 missing hippos. -_______-" Daddy Lim says that we can always start and donate. It is not only about them getting new toys, they must be willing to throw away the old and spoilt ones. Yes, there is nothing wrong about old or spoilt toys. I just tot that playing with toys have got some educational value as well, so why still play if they are spoilt? Merely play and waste time?
Mummy Lim
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That's great that you made it to Church keep it up...your child will begin to understand and your whole family will be blessed. Love and prayers Tammy
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