MFUGE: Oh, to be a kid again

Nicola Callahan

Faith Baptist Church

Meridian

Age: 15

When I first found out that I was placed in the children's ministry rotation, I must admit I was disappointed. I honestly said, "God, I was chasing kids around the week before at my church's Vacation Bible School! Not kids again!?!"

But, I prayed to God that night. When I showed up the first day at Mission First, I expected nothing less than kids putting glue and glitter in my hair. Then, I went into the kid's music class and started singing. I started singing like a 15-year old, then a 10-year old and then a five year old. It was amazing!

The Lord worked in my heart so much since the previous night, and made me a kid again. I played, laughed and sang with all the kids. I made up games and enjoyed their sweet smile.

Even when it was rough, I remember what our MFUGE leader, Nick, said, "Its only fun if you want it to be." When Jesus allowed me to remember this fact, I saw Him in every nervous, loud, playful, and energetic child. I am so going back next summer.