I am an 18-year-old who has responded to the call to service in Takua Pa, Thailand. My passion for working with kids was realized at 16 when asked to help answer questions a grade 7 classroom had about going to high school. Since then, I have served in Sunday school, provided care for three young girls, and continued to learn about child development and learning patterns. Each of these elements has equipped me for the work I will be doing with Imagine Thailand. I will teach English at the local elementary school to children ages 5-7 and volunteer at the Lighthouse Learning Centre in the afternoon; this volunteering will include tutoring, leading in activities, and developing relationships with each child.
My ministry experience includes working in Children's ministry with Christ Community Church and Love Quest International Church and providing temporary care for three girls ages 9, 11, and 12. Although my service in Children's Ministry with Christ Community was short-lived because of my temporary stay in Ucluelet, it was deeply impactful. I developed relationships with the children at the church and gained important experience that will play a role in the ministries I will continue to venture on. My service with Love Quest International Church taught me how to see the Image of God in each child and how to be flexible and think quickly. Lastly, living with three young girls taught me how to be patient and provide specific needs of each child. Each of these opportunities was a place where I said “yes” to God and He gave me tools I will use in future ministries.
