Sunday, November 2, 2008

Short sojourn in Primary.

So, we got a bit of news that kind of took us by surprise this morning. The bishopric had asked us last week to meet with them. So we set up an appointment for this morning. We were surprised when they asked us if we would accept a new calling. We were called to the primary about 2 months ago. We have really enjoyed teaching. I think the regular attending kids were really starting to warm up to us. So, we are a little bummed that we were released from the primary. Our class members were a little saddened too. So, you're probably wanting me to tell you what our new calling it is. Apparently, it is one of the most feared callings in the ward... other than being the bishop. Have you guessed yet? Okay, okay, we've been called as the Ward Activities Co-chairs. It will be a little stretch of our abilities. Christine has confessed that this is one of her most feared callings. Being called as a couple has alleviated some of that fear. I have been a ward activities co-chair in a singles ward, but I am getting a feeling that it is a bigger calling in a family ward. But I feel confident that working together and having good committee members will help a lot and a little faith of course too. It will also give us a new challenge of trying to learn peoples names and get to know people better. I confess I know very few ward members.

2 comments:

rachel said...

This is a good way to get to know people. You guys will have fun with it. Didn't you know that you just have to make your way through the list of "most feared callings"? I have. I don't even announce them anymore. But, the last several callings have been on that list. I guess God knows what he is doing, eh?
Time to s..t..r..e..t..c..h.

Linda said...

You've been tagged Christine... check it out. QUIRK TAG! List your 6 quirks... :) Good luck with your callings. I bet (seriously) that within 3 months, you'll be saying it was the best calling you've ever had. BTW, there is a great book called "Ward Activities for Dummies" and great ideas online. We're doing our roadshows tonight in our ward, and I can't wait! Also, don't forget "drive in movies" at the ward! Kids sit in cardboard boxes and they get popcorn and there are lots of fun blankets and it's a cheap and really really fun activity!