Church Observation

The preschool that I observed is Twelfth Baptist Church. Their math and manipulative area is between the preschool class and the kindergartener 1 class. They have many materials like puzzles with different shape and size, paper money and coins, measuring tap, clock, blocks, number chart, addition and subtraction charts, number rug, and many other supplies. They also have cooking equipment that they can use it in math like: cookies cutter shapes, bowls, measuring cups with different size, gloves, and apron. In the math center the children used to sit on the rug or on their chair without table as they answering some question on the charts. But when they are doing the activity or the cooking they sit on two big hexagon tables, each one have six

On Sunday, September 24, I visited Champion Forest Baptist Church to observe one of their classes. This class consisted of 3 to 4 year olds. Their overall goal for the program was to honor parents and respect others according to the bible in which they follow. They want children to learn manners and since they are within the church, they use the bible as a reference. I was told that the children learn best by having short lessons and interactive activities. By the end of the year, they would like for the children to apply what they have learned all together into their daily lives, for example, praying and manners. As for discipline, they have a verbal warning first. If the actions continue, they take them away from activities. Lastly, they call the parents.

The leadership role I’m most proud of is my participation in two mission trips. Growing up in a community near the largest city in Iowa, my first mission trip was in an impoverished area of Wyoming, the Wind River Indian Reservation. My second mission trip was in the underprivileged areas of Nashville, Tennessee. During these two trips, I learned how to give more than to receive by painting houses for those unable to, distributed food at a food pantry to those who don’t have the means to purchase food, listened and brought cheer to those injured or ill at a hospital, and read and played with children at a daycare. In all of these activities I gained the experiences that it’s always best to put others needs before my own, give back and to take action when not asked

This experience truly defined who I became and who I am now as a leader. I

This week I chose an article by Corey Barnett called "Mormon Church Returns the Favor, Hosts Shabbat for Jews Whose Temple Was Destroyed". Back in March 2014, a faulty refrigerator caused a fire at Temple Beth Sholom, one of the oldest congregations in Santa Ana, California. Their sanctuary and holy ark were severely damaged. Although they began fund raising to rebuild their synagogue, which cost 7 million dollars, they were still left with no place to worship. The local chapter of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints offered a helping hand during their time of need. The congregation was able to hold their services and events while the new synagogue was being rebuilt. Interestingly enough, unbeknownst to the congregation leaders,

One of the first real leadership positions I ever had at my school was in the Hillcrest Hospital Helpers Club. I became a member my first year at Hillcrest as a sophomore and became immediately interested in their purpose as a school club. While it may sound cliché, the members of the club, and especially the leaders, wanted to make a difference through their service. We would at least monthly participate in creating art crafts and activities for the children at Shriner’s Hospital and then deliver it to them. While it may not seem much to the average person, the happiness on the children’s faces was worth all of our efforts and more.

I have always strove to be the person that others looked up to. I never knew how to do that though. Until one day, one of my friends, a person I idolized, became an American Quarter Horse Youth Association Director. Ever since that moment I knew how I was going to leave my mark, and expand as a leader. Becoming someone fit enough for this leadership role was not an easy task.

One of my very first instances of leadership was during a Boy Scout meeting about five years ago where I led our

A leadership experience in what I positively influence others and helped resolve disputes was Link Crew. Link Crew is a program where we help incoming freshmen to high school and show them around school and help them out on anything they need like homework. When I was a link crew leader I helped many kids who had low grades. While I was in this program I noticed that many kids had low grades and didn't turn in work or even their homework I did my best and talked to them about how they will struggle so much to get there credits later on some kids listen and did all their work where they at least passed their classes with a D or C. I had people who I got to meet during this I communicated with many people who joined this program and helped many kids. Students who come to high school think it will be very easy like in middle school but it will get harder each year. Many times I was helping the students I feel like It influenced them to work harder and be better in school and help each other in some ways. Link Crew was such a good program that it was where others students helped other students. I showed many leadership experience by joining this program.

Students before me, with me, and even after me has taught me many skills on how to be a leader. I remember a time, when I was in 3rd grade,

In 6th grade, I was chosen to participate in a leadership program at Richard Hull Middle School. At this program, I worked with girls who possessed similar leadership qualities, and I learned more about what it is to be a good leader. This leadership position taught me what makes a good leader. For my three years in high school, I dreamed to be in NHS. This is not only a role, but also a responsibility. This past year, I was selected as one of four board members of the Youth Church Committee. I was placed in charge of organizing quiz meet, dance, and banquet programs in which it would occur at various times throughout the

What learning experiences have had the most influence on your own personal development as a leader?

In middle school I realised that I had a passion for leading and got into Leadership. Since sixth grade, I knew I wanted to run for ASB president in eighth grade. The time finally came around for elections and I poured all my time and energy into campaigning, and working towards my goal of being president. There were two spots for ASB president because one was needed for each of the periods of Leadership, while me and two other girls were running. I remember being in sixth period waiting for them to announce the winners of the election, so nervous that I could not focus on the math problems in front of me. Finally they announced the winners and I was not one of them. My heart sank, I had put weeks of effort into this and I had devoted all my time to it, yet I had lost. Choking back tears and trying to look like the results did not upset me, I walked all the way to the car. Finally I got to the car, unable hold back my tears anymore, I let them flow freely. My family consoled me and although it took me a while, I realised that I had to keep going on and improve myself. I had an epiphany realising that it did not matter if I got knocked down in life, I had to just keep going, so I practiced my speaking skills and gained more experience as a leader the next year. Then, once freshman year started, I knew I had to run for class office, so I ran again, knowing that if I lost I could keep going on, and realising that through running in seventh grade I got my name out there, allowing people to realise that I was serious. Through all the times of risking my reputation and going out of my comfort zone I learned how to lead, be brave, and not worry so much about what others think of

A strong example of my leadership experience is my senior season of football. Following the 2016-2017 academic year, our head coach resigned on short notice and lacked any coach to fill the position. Because he left on such short notice, we didn’t have a coach for the first two weeks of the preseason, a crucial developing point in the season. However, a small group of other seniors and I were able to schedule workouts until we got a new coach. This established our group as team leaders and allowed us to lead the team to success in the regular season. I was later named a team captain for my leadership on and off the field. This gave me the ability further lead by example as well as keep the team’s morale up in the face of adversity. I ran extra

We had many experiences together as I said before. One I remember most is when we always met and went to Obey River in Pickett county. We went all through the summer, we always knew what out plans were going to turn out to be. We would start by always playing in the water while our parents would get the cookout stuff together. We enjoyed every minute we spent together.