It's A Trap!

.. Not really.

About a month ago, a few people started up a new ministry that was aimed toward helping the smaller churches' youth groups. This group of people understood that some smaller churches may not necessarily have the resources to hold youth gatherings for their kids, etc., etc., etc.

I went to their meeting just to hear about what they were all about. Afterward, I decided that I wanted to help out with their ministry, just not in a front and center role. I was willing to pray, lend support in the smaller ways without leading worship, giving talks, etc.

I also found it funny that they had "applications" handed out for anyone that wanted to be part of the ministry. I took one, because I wanted to let them know I wanted to pray for them.

As I somehow always get myself into this kind of a situation, I got appointed the head worship leader.

I went from wanting to pray for them to being the one that's going to be in charge of the worship band.

Thanks?

The guy that told me about my newly appointed role said that it will probably put me out of my comfort zone, being the worship leader. Okay. Side note. My literal first impression when he told me that my role will probably put me out of my comfort zone was this: what, are you going to make me do janitorial work or something? For real! That's what I thought! Haha. How disrespectful of me. But anyway, I'll somewhat agree with that, I guess. I wasn't anticipating on investing more into this ministry than being a prayer warrior or whatever; but I guess they want me to lead, meaning I have to invest more into it than I hoped. I forget if I wrote that I've lead worship for several years; so while leading worship can always be uncomfortable, I wonder if they know that I have a bit of experience there. Regardless though, that probably doesn't really matter anyway as I try to approach every new ministry like I'm doing something for the first time - and it's important to do so in all aspects of life!

As of right now, I'm cool with it. I just hope that my time and schedules are able to line up so that I won't be halfassing this commitment. Because, quite frankly, if they trust me to be the worship leader, then I have to follow through with it. So, I guess that this means I'll get to lead all the worship I want for the rest of the school year. Usually, I'll be playing/leading twice a month at SGAC. And now, with this ministry taking off, we'll see where it goes.

This could be the start of something good; or it just might be another small step that will allow me to further expand my ministry experience. Either way, I'm glad that there are people that still think I'm worth something.

.. Wait. This means I have to start practicing guitar again. Dang. I'm rusty. And when I say I'm rusty, I mean I AM rusty - my callouses aren't even there anymore.