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  •?((¯°·..• 🎀 𝐼’𝓂 𝒶 𝓉𝒾𝓃𝓎 𝓅𝑒𝓃𝑔𝓊𝒾𝓃 𝓌𝒽𝑜 𝓁𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓈 𝒸𝒽𝒾𝓁𝓁 𝓌𝒶𝓁𝓀𝓈 𝒷𝓊𝓉 𝒶𝓁𝓌𝒶𝓎𝓈 𝓂𝒶𝓀𝑒𝓈 𝓉𝒽𝑒 𝒶𝓉𝓂𝑜𝓈𝓅𝒽𝑒𝓇𝑒 𝓁𝒾𝓋𝑒𝓁𝓎… 🎀 •..·°¯((?• holla holla my name is Evelyn all of you who have read my article from the beginning must already know me

Orientation

Since I was little, I've always had a secret dream: to become an altar server. Every time I attended Sunday Mass and saw the altar servers at the altar in their neat white robes, I was always in awe and thought, "When will I be like them?" It felt so cool to stand at the altar, close to the priest and brothers, and help with the Mass. But at that time, I could only watch from the pews, hoping that one day I could stand there too.

After I received my first communion in 2022, that dream finally came true. Without further ado, I immediately signed up to be an altar server at Santa Odilia Church. From then on, everything changed: I started to become more active in church and participated in more activities. It turned out to be a really fun environment, full of new friends, new experiences, and so many moments I'll never forget.

Sequence of Events

1.Beginnings as an Altar Server

When I first started training, I was a bit awkward.  There were so many things to memorize: movements, positions, what to do in each part of the mass, and when to come to the altar. But even though it was complicated, I actually enjoyed it. Every week we practiced together, and as time went on, I became more and more familiar with the flow. My friends were also having fun, so the practice felt light and full of laughter.

Then came my first day on duty. I was incredibly nervous! It was a mix of fear of making mistakes, fear of being laughed at, and nervousness because so many people were watching. But on the other hand, I was also incredibly excited. And when the mass went smoothly, everything went smoothly. Even after it was over, I felt incredibly proud of myself. "Finally, I can be like the altar servers I always saw."

I can't believe I've been an altar server for three years now. What used to be nerve-wracking, now I feel calm, peaceful, and joyful every time I serve. Over time, the church has become more than just a place for mass, but a place where I've grown and learned so much.

2.A Solid and Fun Community

The most exciting thing about being an altar server is having so many friends with similar interests. Every week I meet them at practice. So, it's not just about lying around at home, but also about gathering together at church. That's where I got to know many brothers and priests, who turned out to be really fun and often gave me new insights about faith and life.

Furthermore, my fellow altar servers and I often participate in youth activities. One of the most memorable was our trip to Fermentum Tinggi. The trip alone was so much fun because we rode a public transportation together. When we arrived, the atmosphere was cool, calm, and different from usual. We played games, ate together, took photos, and chatted with the brothers. It really felt like a sense of family. Time flew by, and before we knew it, we had to take the public transportation home again. Tired, but satisfied.

3. Participating in the Tarsisius Cup

Another equally exciting experience was participating in the Tarsisius Cup.  This was a kind of sports event between the stations and Santa Odilia Church. Even though my church didn't win, the fun was irreplaceable. We played, laughed, shouted, and got to know friends from other stations. What mattered wasn't winning, but the togetherness and fun.At that time I participated in a basketball competition with 2 other friends, even though we didn't win, it didn't make us sad, instead we were very excited because the competition was fun. After the basketball competition, I watched the badminton competition. That was the part that I thought was the most exciting, especially since I was shouting to encourage my friends who were competing fiercely. The score wasn't far apart. Sometimes we were the ones who followed and were superior, sometimes Kebon Kangkung Station was superior. From there, we learned to continue practicing sports so that if there was another competition, we would be ready to win.

4. Choir Service at Kemuning Church

Besides being an altar server, I've also been active at Kemuning Church as a choir member since fifth grade. The choir is where I learned to train my voice and build confidence. Every time we sang, it felt so refreshing to hear my friends' voices join in harmony. Even though my voice sometimes felt hoarse, my passion for service never wavered.

In the choir, I also danced at the opening ceremony of Kemuning Church. The rehearsal was impromptu and there was little time, so I was really nervous about making mistakes. But once I performed, all my worries disappeared. I felt happy because I was able to contribute something to the church and gain new experiences.

Reorientation

Looking back, I haven't lost anything by being active in the church.  In fact, I've gained so much from serving: new friends, new experiences, courage, discipline, and a sense of peace every time I serve. The church isn't just a place of worship, but a place where I've grown into a more sensitive, caring, and closer person to God.

I hope I can continue to be active and grow in my ministry in the future. I hope this story can inspire you to become more involved in church. Believe me, service isn't a burden, but a source of joy. Sometimes it's tiring, but my heart is always full.

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