Something that we have started to do since we came back from Mexico is to help our kids to 'de-brief.' It was important when we came back from Mexico almost 8 years ago, as it helped us to process the time that we spent and prepared us to live in the UK again.
For our 3, we have been thinking about things that we learned, and things that we loved. This Sunday past, it was time to let them share some of their own thoughts with the church, just with some questions. We didn't script them or tell them the kinds of things we wanted them to share, but Carol did take some notes from their dress rehearsal in the house, in case of stage fright in front of the church.
It was amazing not only to watch them share what they felt was important, but as a dad, and someone who was pushed to the front at a young age to sing and act, it impressed me how they felt comfortable, and how the congregation enjoyed listening to them too.
The memories we will have as a family are precious. The way God worked in us and taught us things will last for a long time. I think too it will have been a special time for our kids to understand their mum and dad just that little bit more and why we are the way we are watching us in the MEFI ministry, and with friends in one of the biggest cities in the world.
Our prayer going forward is that they might have been excited for the world wide church, and missions abroad as well as at home. Maybe they will take a year and go somewhere to serve, maybe they will feel that they need to help in the UK. Wherever God wants them.
Next Sunday, our friend Heather, who joined us for the last 2 weeks will be sharing, and then in 2 weeks, we will get a chance to share. Join us if you want to hear more...
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