Now we talked about the story of Jesus feeding the 5000. Which then lead to to talking about gifts and things we have to offer. Five loaves and two fish were offered...and it fed 5000 people. Jesus took something small and ordinary and turned it into a miracle.
We shared gifts one another have, that may be different from someone else. For example, Tracee (one of my youth group volunteers) is an amazing cook and baker. She provides dinner for us on Wednesday nights so that we can all come together share in a meal with each other and fellowship. My student Madalyn, she is very nurturing. She is wonderful not only with children, but with everyone. She is positive and encouraging. Gary (youth volunteer) he has the gift of humor. I don't know if there is anyone Gary can't make laugh. Mason (student) he has the gift of being inclusive. He has a very relaxed and chill attitude, he creates an inviting environment. God doesn't need us to do extraordinary things, he wants us to give what we have. We are like snow flakes. Everyone of us is different, we have different things to offer. No snow flake is alike all different. When all the snowflakes fall and come together they are make such a beautiful picture....we can do the same thing. When we call come together to offer our all, the gifts God has given us we too can make a beautiful picture.
Much love,
Ashley
