The best reward as a cell leader is to see one's member grow as a person. It doesn't matter how long it takes, but it's just great to see each of them grow in their ways, the way it was meant to be. Some may take longer as they struggle through issues of their heart, but as long as they keep fighting, we fight alongside them too. Heck, even when they stopped trying we still hope the best for them.
I used to get really sad when I saw a dead end in front of me, but my leaders never did give up on me. The hope that they had in me kept me going, of course my not giving up attitude played its part too. I couldn't see what good I brought to the cells I led. I had four different cells the four years I was cell leader! Pre-U is unique, our turnaround is yearly, unlike other cells in church which probably last more than 5 years in average. It could be longer for all I know! It was tiring having to start over again every start of the year, to get to know the new members from scratch and having to deal with letting go some of the older ones. The anguish of not being able to walk along each of them was one of the hardest thing I had to deal with, because I am only one.
It is tiring though, but the reward is great. Today I had the priviledge to hear one of my girl's success story. She took over my cell at the end of last year, and she has indeed come far. I'm very proud of her, but never told her so. These are some of the stories that keep us leaders going, even though the results couldn't be seen right away. Sometimes its a word of gratitude, but most times its those journeys and choices they made that make you beam. You feel me? You just know it is WORTH IT.
So I decided to 'brag' about her here, because she deserves so. Lizzie, it's been wonderful to see you take charge and lead, and most of all, do things which I never did with the cell. You brought them together so well that you made me proud of you. Your honesty about your life and struggles are real, and not many of us can own up what more to own up in front of 10 - 15 people every week! It's been a great journey huh? Can't wait to see more things to come, and I'm sure you have a bright future ahead, because the One holding it is dependable, even when all else fails! You walk right on ya? ;) And it's been worth it. At least for me. =) Thank you for that priviledge ya? ;) We'll catch up once I have a car I can call my own! Then can take you out for catch ups.
I miss leading a cell!!! *sob sob*
luv lots,
gracey
I used to get really sad when I saw a dead end in front of me, but my leaders never did give up on me. The hope that they had in me kept me going, of course my not giving up attitude played its part too. I couldn't see what good I brought to the cells I led. I had four different cells the four years I was cell leader! Pre-U is unique, our turnaround is yearly, unlike other cells in church which probably last more than 5 years in average. It could be longer for all I know! It was tiring having to start over again every start of the year, to get to know the new members from scratch and having to deal with letting go some of the older ones. The anguish of not being able to walk along each of them was one of the hardest thing I had to deal with, because I am only one.
It is tiring though, but the reward is great. Today I had the priviledge to hear one of my girl's success story. She took over my cell at the end of last year, and she has indeed come far. I'm very proud of her, but never told her so. These are some of the stories that keep us leaders going, even though the results couldn't be seen right away. Sometimes its a word of gratitude, but most times its those journeys and choices they made that make you beam. You feel me? You just know it is WORTH IT.
So I decided to 'brag' about her here, because she deserves so. Lizzie, it's been wonderful to see you take charge and lead, and most of all, do things which I never did with the cell. You brought them together so well that you made me proud of you. Your honesty about your life and struggles are real, and not many of us can own up what more to own up in front of 10 - 15 people every week! It's been a great journey huh? Can't wait to see more things to come, and I'm sure you have a bright future ahead, because the One holding it is dependable, even when all else fails! You walk right on ya? ;) And it's been worth it. At least for me. =) Thank you for that priviledge ya? ;) We'll catch up once I have a car I can call my own! Then can take you out for catch ups.
I miss leading a cell!!! *sob sob*
luv lots,
gracey
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Wat you miss miss...I miss you ler..bah...
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