Getting involved (Ontario Nazarene) part# 1

After going to Ontario Nazarene, I had a desire to get involved. I wanted to help out any way I could. I was always into music and sound equipment, so I decided to talk to the sound guys and see about joining the group. I got involved with sound ministry and I was the guy running the board for weddings, funerals, church services, kids programs, and choir programs. Jen helped in the children's ministry. It was great to be involved and helping. After a couple of years of being at Ontario Naz., I was asked to help out with the teens. First, Darren, Larry and Sandi's son asked me and then Eddie Acosta asked me. I said okay. I was thinking maybe a little help with the sound, setting up chairs and tables, and stuff like that. I didn't know that Darren was leaving and Eddie was taking his place. Jen and I helped Eddie and his wife Sarina for a number of years. Eddie knew that I played guitar and wanted me to play with him for the teen services. To make a long story short, I picked up the bass. It was great and we had a lot of fun. The next thing I know is he is encouraging me to teach Sunday lessons and occassionally on a Weds. night. This was really the furthest thing from my mind. I hated standing in front of people. I took a lower grade in some classes that had us do oral reports. I couldn't do it. I prayed about it and then I went for it. It wasn't so bad after all. Some of you might disagree, but I think it went pretty well.