So I started attending a new ward at the beginning of the new year. I had been attending a singles ward, that I absolutely loved, but I felt it was time for me to start attending a family ward. I've loved my family ward so far. The congregation has been very friendly and made me feel extremely welcome.
Last week my new bishopric came over to my house to visit and get to know me a bit more. While they were over, they offered me a new calling . . . women's sports director. What? Does the Lord know me at all?! I've been making that joke all week, but to be honest, of course the Lord knows me. Even though the last time I played team sports, it was 15 years ago in order to pass a high school fitness class, I think this calling will be really good for me. It's something I can do. I'm good at organizing. I worked for Park and Rec for 3 years organizing team sports. I'm good at advertising and encouraging people to participate. I think it will be good overall. I'll be able to give service and I'll meet more people in the ward. All good things.
In addition to the new calling, apparently my new bishopric loves me. On Sunday, one of the counselors kept saying, "I know I sound like a broken record, but we were so impressed with you when we met you last week." Seriously, he said it like 6-7 times. Plus, my favorite is that he called me "a class act." Loved it!!
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Do you really believe that God is responsible for all callings in your wards? In my own church, I have doubts that God calls people to priesthood offices. It could be that leaders have special discernment from God to know where people's talents would best be served.
I think you'll make a great sports director! You have a fun personality that will engage the kids for sure!
I think that the discernment that leaders have is a gift from God. Because of that, I do believe that all callings of service are from God.
Besides if all good things come from God, doesn't it make sense that a calling to serve is from Him?
I'm of the belief that God doesn't really involve Himself in minute affairs of humans. That might be the role of the Holy Spirit. Another "odd belief" of mine...when people pray about which church to join, there are many different answers that it can't all be from God. Perhaps people hear their "spirit guide" and that's why people claim that God led them to this or that church or that they believe that this or that church is the right one. Maybe it is the right one...for them! Just some ideas I have.
YOu will be great at this calling. Maybe it iwll help with you in reaching your weight loss goal too. From the post above it looks like you are on a roll.
Class act is a great way to describe you. From the moment I met you I have thougt the world of you. YOU are a great example and I am blessed to be able to call you family now!
I was wondering where you were on Sunday. It all makes sense now. I'm sad to see you go... I'm torn between staying until my sister gets married (June) or leaving after conference (April). But, then again, part of me wants to go on another river rafting trip... Such a difficult dicision. I am sad you're gone though. I hope you guys will still include me once in a while. I know it most likely won't happen, but I do miss your friendship. Good luck in your new calling, I think you'll do an amazing job!!!
Can I go back and edit my spelling/grammar errors? Oops...
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