April 5
Post # 8
I think this had to be my favorite practicum even though it had to be one of the more simple practicums. But I participated in Palm Sunday and I enjoyed it soo much. I had to be at church a half and hour earlier to help the pastor with whatever. It was quite interesting how many people were there setting up and just making themselves available. It was a beautiful sight. As a member sometimes you never think about how much work goes into preparation for service. But I felt so apart of God's House it was an incredible feeling just making myself available to whatever they needed from me. First, I helped set up for the children's ministry. I made some example palm trees out of green construction paper. Then I was asked to make copies for the pastor. Next, I was very surprised that the pastor wanted me to be apart of the servive. For second service they brought in a donkey. So my job was to put tarp down in the ground while everyone greeted one another. Then I had to sit on the stage along the side so that I could remove the tarp when the donkey was removed. Afterward I retrieved palm branches and cloth that were used for demonstration during the service. It felt a bit akward sitting on the stage the entire time but then again it felt kind of good because it made me think about the future and me becoming a pastor. This was just a powerful experience. Even though it seems small I dont think I'll forget it.
posted by Nashira @ 2:34 PM
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