Confirmation Class of 2009

This year I have the smallest Confirmation class I have ever had: 4! But its proving to be absolutely amazing. We get along so well and have the best discussions and everyone participates. We meet every other Wednesday right after school for 45 minutes. Well, about a month ago the kids started saying they want to meet every week. I sort of shrugged it off at first - but it kept coming up. So finally, last week I said we would switch to every week classes next semester (meaning January - which is right around the corner). They were happy but last night one of them, the one who was originally very quiet and whose dad came in to warn me that she may give me a run for my money because she questions God.. no problem, I thought, oh, how I greatly love these kinds of challenges! Seriously! And sure enough, now this youth and I have become buds and have great conversations about faith, life, God, and just about everything else. So anyway, this youth sends me a text message last night and asks why we have to wait until next semester to switch to weekly confirmation classes? All I could answer was "well, that's a very good question!" Within the hour all 4 students were texting me and we made the switch. I am simply elated. Kids who actually want to meet with the Pastor every week and talk about God and life and faith and God knows what else!? This opportunity does not come around all that often! God is so good! I seriously think its my favorite Christmas present this year... so far... afterall, there is still time for Joe Mauer to show up!