Back at it again

well...I thought I had seen the last of it BUT NOOOHHHHH...I had to go and say yes......

What am I talking about? well, it's official - I am back serving in the youth ministry of the church. I thought I could at least grow old peacefully and with some black hair...or at least put a stop to any harline crisis when I stepped down after becoming a new father in 2001. Back then, many of the "youths" today were still kids that drive everyone crazy with their never ending-rants and energy. It was time like those when you feel a sudden nudge inside that says, "You're getting too old for this!"

NOW, five years and two kids later, I am back at what I missed most- serving the youth ministry/ I never thought I was going to say this, but the youth ministry in BSGC has always been the closest to my heart and letting go of it in 2000 was tough but I had to pass on the baton to someone with more time and resources for the guys.

But as if with 2 very young kids are not taxing enough on the schedule, I had to go and take up 30 ++ odd teenagers bursting with adrenaline and acnes!!! Well, the joy of being a father..... when you don't have them, you misses them like h**l but when you have them, you also complain like h**l (mind the language but it sorta helps put things in perspective, don u think?)

I didn't feel I was the best person to take over from LSH, when I was first approached (I still don't now) but God works in very funny ways..... and sometimes in very ackward times and situation. I took a long time to diliberate and prayed over the matter. I wasn't afraid to take up the challenge nor was I afraid of the Devil - but I felt the youth deserved someone better. LSH had set a pretty high standard for anyone to follow through and had been very successful in implementing many plans and activities for YWAP. Kudos to LSH. I will not share about how I arrive at the deciision on this blog as yet, but will try to find the right time to share about that struggle.

Meanwhile, thanks to all those who shared and prayed with me. It is your support and love in the struggle and work that made the difference. May God bless you (and help you keep your faith and support for YWAP and for me.)

To any of the youths who may be reading this, I hope that you will give me a chance and work with me for the glory of God and for the salvation of YWAP BSGC. I am just your regular guy and no need to treat me any different. I am still Uncle Michael - or Michael, if you are more comfortable in addressing me that way - and hope to be your friend and brother.

I am starting this blog in conjumction with ywap blog and have entitled it funfunfun and hope to keep this blog as just that - funfunfun.... this will be where I will share my thoughts on ideas for ywap and hope that this will help you guys see through me as I hope to learn to make myself more transparent to all of you....at least with regards to YWAP for a start....and hopefully, by doing so, you guys can help me help you and YWAP become a better place to be in, at and be with..... so guys.....please make me feel like a teenager again.

God bless.
Uncle Mike!
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