Back in 2002-2007, I didn’t know or understand my purpose in life. I kept jumping from one wagon to another. I tried acting, dancing, singing, writing (actually I even became a news and feature reporter for "Keep The Candle burning Magazine,"btw, Mshillah Mwakughu iliendaje?; Later became an editor for Pass-a-Magazine; and even the Diary of a faithful Scribbler saw the light of the day at https://kachelinspiredtoinspire.blogspot.com).
In 2006 I did a diploma in Community Development & Social Work and a Certificate course in HIV & AIDS Training & Counselling. I volunteered in several CBOs as a counsellor and trainer, even in some IDP camp during the 2007/8 PEV. But still, I wasn’t fulfilled inside.
Early 2007, I remember attending a kesha in our church then answered an altar call where my passie told me teaching ministry is what he was seeing. Well, I didn’t like the idea! Nah, teaching kidoz wasn’t glamorous like being a songbird at the pulpit on a Sunday morn. Sorry, teacher? I went on praying God to reveal to me what Kingdom business He wanted me to transact in. By the way my mama wanted me to pursue a teaching career but hey, me and chalk? Nah! Months later, one Sunday, after our 1st Service I was just roaming around church then saw kids all over (as if I hadn’t seen them before), and felt a nudge to get involved in Sunday school. I pushed the voice away and told myself, #I_Cant_be_Good_With_Kids. The poke was too much; too loud and too conspicuous, I couldn’t resist. There and then I got in one class and began to organize the kids. I do not remember the rest of the details but one thing I can confidently say is that children’s ministry has been sheer bliss. I feel thrilled there. Well, I’ll be honest, I’m not good with the toddlers though. I wish my heart can be won with love for those little munchkins but meanwhile am game with 8yrs-12yr olds. They stole my heart and there’s no turning back. Am hopeful when I’ll turn 65yrs, I’ll still be thrilled. If God allows me to taste my first bonus year, at 71yrs, I’d still be thrilled and relevant, so help me God!
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