As I got closer with the children through the Cedar Point of myself for forgetting this truth and making more effort
what you see on the outside isn’t everything. In many cases, service.
ministries and got to know them better, I realized often that
the children at Cedar Point, unlike other children, tend to
just to manage the children during this Sunday afternoon
mature faster and become more adult-like, or at least they But I thank God that I am not alone in this mission of
innocent hearts that remain inside the children as they laugh that I am joined by a team of 16, and not only that but we
try to appear stronger on the outside. But when you see the
and sing praise, you can see the beauty of being created in
the image of God once again.
Recently, I experienced something very special in my heart.
As we moved to a new place of worship, I spent more time
with Kindergarten-aged kids. At first, they seemed nervous
as they sat quietly on the floor, but soon they were running
sharing God’s love, but God sent His beautiful workers so
are unified with the church members who pray for us every
week. God’s timing is perfect. I think we’ve learned a lot
from our team members as we relied on each other during
a lot of changes in the past few months. I thank God for
lovingly showing me what is really important in my life as
a Christian.
around the small room at super-speed and playing tag with
each other as if they were in a jungle gym. I soon became
impatient at the thought of starting the worship service,
and I shouted, “Hello!” to the kids. I thought maybe they
couldn’t hear it, so I tried again, “Hello! I am so glad you
could all come today.” But the kids showed me no response
because it was more fun to run around. And without much
expectation, I said, “Can anyone tell me why we are here
today?” And the kids who were running around surprised
me by yelling in a big voice, “TO WORSHIP GOD!” As
such, Cedar Point children often startle me and make me
reflect on my lack of faith. Like how I realized what’s on the
outside isn’t everything through the Cedar Point ministries,
I was challenged by seeing how God doesn’t look at the
outward appearances of worship but more of the heart that
truly wants to worship. Even though I may not be able to
see it, the Holy Spirit is leading the children by touching
their hearts before we do. To be honest, I’m so ashamed
www.fkbc.org
랄리제일한인침례교회
39