As I think back on my childhood (I know, I don’t actually have to think that far back-but nonetheless, it’s still thinking back) I am immensely grateful for my parents. Any time I was successful, they were there. Any time I was struggling, they were there. It is their constant presence, which I now know and appreciate to be support-not obnoxious hovering, that has helped mold and shape me into the young professional that I am today.
It seems like yesterday that I was sitting at my kitchen table working through math homework with my ever so patient father, who never got frustrated as I fumbled my way through Geometry proofs. Or sitting at the computer with mom, making sure each of my English papers were as concise as possible, five “finished” products later. Words cannot describe how grateful I am for my parents, I am not sure I would have the drive and passion that I have today, if it was not for their constant patience, and their faith in my potential to succeed.
As our “Parenting” sermon series comes to an end, I think about the role that I hope to play with the ASUMC children’s ministry-each time I reflect on this thought, the same passion and dedication that my parents put forth with my siblings and me comes to mind. It is that passion that I hope to bring each Sunday to all of the children at All Saints. To reach to each child on an emotional level, and help them further in their relationship with Christ, with the patience of my father at the kitchen table, and the dedication of my mother sitting behind the computer. If it were not for their faith in me to become an innovative young adult, I would not be where I am today.
-Laura Pierrie, Children’s Ministry Coordinator
