Thank You Youth Pastors

Thank you...

Sometimes we take for granted the support system we have a church. I know the first moment I walked in I felt the love by everyone. In youth I have learned I have an abundance of friends.
The one thing I always forget is to thank my youth pastors. We always take for granted the fact they are always there. Trust me they put up with all our bad moods or even drama. They never complain though and they always do their best to help. They are always a phone call away or a text. I want to personally thank Kassy. Every Sunday morning she asks me how I am and always compliments me. It always makes my day. She helping me grow closer to God and made me realize I have to give everything. I can't just give Him a little and expect great things. I have to give Him all I can. She also is there when I have questions or just need someone to talk to when I am confused about life. Iain always knows what to say to relate to what is happening in life today. The one thing I will always remember is when you think you are weak, you are really strong. And when you are strong, you are really weak. So when I get down on myself and feel like things are going downhill I just remember that I am strong. God is making me stronger for what comes next in my life. Iain has also taught me to not let my circumstances define me. No matter what with faith anything is possible. He also has taught leadership how to be better leaders and to be more involved in church. And Josh thank you for being you. You always bring such a joy to youth. Without you we wouldn't have the many laughs or our great programs. You have helped me open up and be able to do things I never thought possible. I remember coming to a Christmas practice and I didn't want to do it. You made me get up there and learn it anyways. I loved it and it helped me become more open and make lots of new friends. I think I knew then I was at home.

I think you all have impacted everyone in the youth in a positive way. You are teaching us to grow closer to God and how to give it all to Him. You are also teaching us how to become leaders and spread God's word. We all appreciate what you have done for the youth. Even if sometimes we might be brats or a little moody, we love each of you for being the glue that holds the youth together. You also show us how to love God with everything we have because that is what you do. We can’t explain how much you mean to us. So from deep down in my heart Thank You.

Here are a few more who want to say Thank You:

Hannah: " I came into the youth group when I was 16 years old. I was so shy, I barely talked to anyone. But Josh, Kassy, and Iain brought me out of my shell and since then I have made leaps and bounds in my spiritual growth!! Now, I am almost 19 and I am blessed to be in Leadership and helping the youth grow!! I love you all!!"

Caelin: "Iain, Kassy, and Josh have impacted my life by the faithfulness and love they have shown toward the youth group. They have always been there for me and pushed me to go out of my comfort zone into greater things. If it wasn't for them, I can't think of where I would be today."

Tayvian: "They're really the best people I know. They're always there for you and willing to do whatever it takes to help you. They're family to me. I love them."

Kenzie: "My youth pastors have encouraged me to be a vessel to others. They haev been there with me through hard times and they never fail to help me take a step back, and really look at the situation and make it bearable. They have made me who I am today and I truly am blessed to have such amazing blessings in my life."






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