Foxfire 2024 in school ministry.
School ministry is an essential component of Foxfire training since it allows the team to serve the community while also putting what they’ve learned into practice. Some find it difficult because it is their first experience with the practice, while others find it simple.
‘’On Friday, February 16th, I remember the dates quite well since I was actually pulled out of my comfort zone. We held our first school ministry at St Hannah’s. Despite the extensive training we had received in children’s ministry, I still felt nervous and prayed to be in a class with one of my fellow Foxfires. However, we were each assigned different classes. I did not have anyone accompanying me. I expected the class to be loud, but it was fairly peaceful and engaged. The questions I received at the conclusion of class really challenged me; I was persuaded that these grade 6 students knew the Bible better than I did. I took it as a challenge to set aside time each day to go through the Bible in order to be ready to answer the questions as thoroughly as possible. I had a fantastic day and look forward to going back every Friday”. Ann Wairimu, foxfire 2024.
‘’I’ve learned a lot from the intriguing themes we ”discussed throughout the training. Two sessions have had an impact on my life, one of which was the book of John. It talks about love, this being covered in the month of February was quite something for me because I have always connected February as the month of love, so it was really fitting. I was able to see God’s love, which I pray I never take for granted. The second session was known as ‘the elephant in the room.’ One of the things we covered throughout this session was drugs and substance misuse, which was very profound. It is not a lesson, but rather a discussion in which we expressed our viewpoints on specific issues and reached an understanding of it. We opened up and some shared their experiences. We were reassured that it’s possible to choose one’s own path, regardless of past experiences and hurt. We have the opportunity to make a change, rather than repeating past habits”.Joan Wanjiru, Foxfire 2024.
