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Ministry Activity -
This week was my first week at the church and it was already jammed packed! Monday started off with getting me information and stuff and then there was a staff meeting. That was really neat to sit in on. I knew that church planning and stuff was complicated, but this was above and beyond that for me. It was exciting to see how intentional the church was being and how much the staff worked together as a team. Tuesday I spent time preparing and Tuesday night I sat in on a MLT meeting. MLT's are the nominated group that vote on things and help the congregation and pastors with all the decisions and other church information. Wednesday I met with the former VBS junior high girls leader and got advice from her on what I should since I will be leading it. Then Wednesday night was small groups for junior high. I planned and was in charge of the opening game and sat in on a small group.

Hours at church planning
Mon - Wed
8:30 am - about 4pm

With students
Wed night 2.5 hours

Meeting MLT
3 hours

Personal Reflection -
This first week was great to connect with the pastors and the other summer intern (for children's ministry) I feel like I have already experienced so much and have a better understanding of the church and what it is working towards. I am excited to see the plans put into action and am happy to be a part of it. I have a lot of lesson planning to do for Sunday school and VBS which is slightly overwhelming yet exciting all the same.

I am learning how much work it takes to get everything done and still build relationships. I also am learning the importance of team ministry. The pastors at County Line are VERY team oriented and communicate with one another constantly. They work very hard and still make time for family and the congregation. I am super excited to learn the "behind the scenes" of the church that I have grown up in and love.


Spiritual Reflection-
I am struggling a little in this area to be honest. I am so excited to be doing ministry and learning about God and the church, but am having a hard time connecting with God. I am very much a visual and hands on learner and have always struggled with ways to personally feel connected with God in devotions. (any advice would be sooo amazing) I feel like I have the passion and desire to know God more and want to be even more connected to Him...the question is how?