During the months of May and June I have the pleasure as a chaplain at Graeme High School in Falkirk to support and encourage the young people who are sitting their standard and higher grade exams. The school has advised all pupils, that as chaplains, we understand that the exam period can cause added pressure and stress for some. Therefore, we will be available for a chat and prayer or both from 8:20am each morning in the school library prior to their exams. On Monday past I decided, since I had an exam the following day on the Letters of the New Testament, I would take my notes into school and do some studying in preparation. I thought it might encourage the young people to know that I truly understood the pain of studying and exam nerves. This opened up an opportunity for me to share my experiences with one of the young people and to explain what and why I am studying.
It was also encouraging because I heard that following a previous morning visit and after meeting with the students that some of the young people had asked one of their friends, (a teenager from the Almond Vineyard), to write a prayer for them. I’m pleased that not only am I able to encourage these young people, but that this young guy is recognised as someone who has a relevant faith by his peers and that the is confident enough to meet the needs of his school mates.
Bill Sharp
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