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Added a post Apr 20
As to encouraging young men to be leaders...it's a difficult question. In general, I think that women in church have been stepping up to fill leadership roles, over the last couple generations - including ministerial roles (which I do not agree with) but even more minor roles, such as organizers of events. I've become more aware of this of late, and realized that I often place myself in roles of leadership over men. This is often done in appropriate circumstances, but sometimes it is out of pride or just without considering. I have often despaired over the lack of men in leadership positions in churches, from my generation, but I think that I have helped in some ways to create that lack. I jump up to fill opportunities, because I simply don't believe that any young man will - but it may be that he is waiting. Or, it may be that women have shown themselves to be so capable in the role that men feel intimidated or unwilling to try and fill it. Through prayer and careful consideration, I have determined that I will, whenever possible, encourage the young men around me to fill leadership roles in the church, even if it means stepping back myself. I feel that if young men are leading in the church, they will begin developing Christ's heart for the church, which in turn will likely translate into a husband's sacrificial love for his wife. As Chakia said, too, prayer is so important. There're my two cents... Sarah Jane Reply »
Added a reply Apr 17
We don't actually have a singles group - but it's kind of turned into that. All the people who have gotten married (except two couples) have simply left the group. We meet on Sunday nights, but I like the idea of meeting right after church for lunch - that would allow for some of the young adults with small children to hang out as well. There aren't any adult Sunday School classes, anymore. I lead a small group, but it is composed of young adults. I think that I just need to be more intentional in volunteering for those ministries where I can be more involved with older Christians. I really desire to find a mentor, and I've been praying about this a lot, but because I don't know many older Christian women well, it would be strange to just walk up to someone and ask if they would consider it for me. Thank you for your input, Karen. You are "spurring me on to good works" as it says in Hebrews, and I appreciate that so much! Sarah Jane Reply »
Added a post Apr 17
Thanks so much for posting this question, Karen. Since moving away from home for university, I have been attending a wonderful church with a fairly large young adults group. However, I have been here four years, now, and have still not connected with a "future husband," while watching many of my friends pair off, get engaged, and get married. I wonder if there is something I am missing, or if this is just God's timing. Kitty, what you said about not knowing many married couples is very true for me as well. Lately, I've been trying to make a more concentrated effort to get to know some of the families in the church, but all my church activities centre around the young adults group. I really like your idea of volunteering as a greeter - it would certainly be a great way to get to know people. Sarah Jane Reply »
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This is a song that I wrote, on the occasion of my brother's wedding, and I pray that it may someday come true for me...
When I look into your eyes
And hear "I love you."
That's when I know
That God has blessed me
So far beyond my dreams.
And so I stand here, today,
And say,
"I love you, I do
For forever."
So I join my hands to yours
And pledge
My days, my months, my years
To you.
When we leave this place today
We'll be together
To lift our hearts
To God in gratitude and praise
For His gift of love.
And so we stand here today
And say,
"We love You, we do
For forever."
So we join our hands and lift them high
And pledge
Our days, our months, our years
To You.
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