Making It Happen
Over the first weekend we met a group of moms that honestly just floored me.
The NZed school system is an interesting set up compared to the states as some schools have a “Bible Class,” but in general the NZ nation is referred to as a secular nation. More than anything the Kiwis really pride themselves on tolerance.
Which really presents an interesting conundrum of how do you bring or introduce Jesus to a nation that thinks, “that’s great for you”?
Enter Amanda, Michelle, Sarah and others. Moms that saw the need in their kids’ school and did something about it by making it happen. Similar to the states, most parents don’t get away from work until 4:30ish. So every Thursday this group of mums and dads provide a free service to the kids of Greenhithe by providing afternoon tea and supervision until about 4:30pm.
Actually, I’ll just let her tell you… As a reference, their actual church North Shores has maybe 100 regular attendees.
Here’s what I love about this the most. These mums didn’t wait for someone else to do something for their kids. These mums didn’t wait for their church to ask them to help. These mums took the initiative to make something happen for their kids so that they have a vehicle to tell their friends about Jesus.
Not only that, but as a curriculum writer, I was most impressed that they use all sorts of resources in order to make the best possible and understandable program available for their kids.
This group of mums is by far the thing I’ve been convicted by the most. They didn’t wait for someone to ask. They didn’t wait for the church to do something. They just made it happen.