Children's Ministry

by Ellen Dillard


From the Heart of a Small Group Leader...
Val and her 2nd Grade Small Group

Val Shaver and Steff Knabe are small group leaders for 2nd graders at Kidz Club. When Val was asked “How was your night?” She responded….

….I did have such a good time playing with the kids but I ended up writing them a letter this morning about how much of an impact they are making on my life. 

They are teaching me soooo much.  God reminded me this morning when I was praying about Kidz Club kids and, yes, I had fun, but then the realization that I was more focused on that game than the kids!  I didn't tend to Kid A, who was sad his mom was away on a trip….  I had this moment of clarity as I recalled Kid B taking the ball and letting one of the kids on the other team catch it so those down could get up and make the game more fair.  Kid C reminded me to pray for Kid D.  Kid E prayed before dinner so beautifully about asking God to remember how we are special.  These kids get me every time!!  Thanks for letting me share that.  I get overwhelmed sometimes at how much grace God extends to me! 

Steff with her 2nd Grade Small Group