Big Duck in a Little Pond...Part 2
I guess I could have tacked this on to the last post, but I try to keep 'em brief. At any rate, as I reflected on the Big Duck during my morning walk, I remembered a conversation from yesterday with one of the few people who was present on CLC's opening day at TPHS on March 25, 1990, Carolyn Wright.
Carolyn was telling me that her daughter Sara, who literally grew up at CLC before graduating with honors at Howard University and beginning her career in New York City, was now mentoring a little 10-year old girl. She reminded me that Sara had worked in our nursery when she wasn't much older than the kids she watched, worked in our daycare 'back in the day', served in KidsTown for several years and basically has always had a heart for children.
So here she is now, a bright and attractive young single woman with a promising career in the Big Apple, but in her 'spare time', she's investing in the life of a young girl who has been deprived in many ways. This weekend Sara took the girl (who has an interest in dance) to watch an award-winning dance troupe in NYC, and when Carolyn related the story, I said, "she's going to change that girl's whole life!"
That's how it happens, you know. One person at a time. One CLCer using her gifts and passion to invest in someone else...in the younger generation. Who knows the eventual outcome? There are stories just like that, all over this congregation, and that's what I love about serving here! It's not about titles or positions, or being Big Ducks; it's about making a difference in others, one person at a time.
Who are you investing in? (Or are you still paddling around by yourself?)
Carolyn was telling me that her daughter Sara, who literally grew up at CLC before graduating with honors at Howard University and beginning her career in New York City, was now mentoring a little 10-year old girl. She reminded me that Sara had worked in our nursery when she wasn't much older than the kids she watched, worked in our daycare 'back in the day', served in KidsTown for several years and basically has always had a heart for children.
So here she is now, a bright and attractive young single woman with a promising career in the Big Apple, but in her 'spare time', she's investing in the life of a young girl who has been deprived in many ways. This weekend Sara took the girl (who has an interest in dance) to watch an award-winning dance troupe in NYC, and when Carolyn related the story, I said, "she's going to change that girl's whole life!"
That's how it happens, you know. One person at a time. One CLCer using her gifts and passion to invest in someone else...in the younger generation. Who knows the eventual outcome? There are stories just like that, all over this congregation, and that's what I love about serving here! It's not about titles or positions, or being Big Ducks; it's about making a difference in others, one person at a time.
Who are you investing in? (Or are you still paddling around by yourself?)
posted by Pastor Jerry McQuay at 8:15 AM
4 Comments:
Great story about one of our own...all grown up & pouring out of the deposits made by others. Speaking of all grown up...you-know-who told me on Saturday "I'm a man now." Just had to laugh and roll my eyes at how time flies. :o)
I remember Carolyn Wright—and Sara! Sara was, for a while, in my Sunday School class. She may not remember that, though. My brother, Bob, was also one of the few present on CLC's opening day at TPHS. You've come a long way, Bro. McQuay!
It is so much fun splashing with the other ducks.
Ivory
This is the purpose as to why? we do what we do. Not to score points in heaven.but to really allow God to take control of our hearts for him.It is the passion and love for God that makes us want to help others.
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