Sorry it's been days and I haven't reported.
Well I broke down and finally bought a laptop. I really do need one out here. (I'm trying to become a laptop person but it isn't easy. I've got the soul of a desktop living inside me.)
Monday's staff meeting went well. I gave my little report with the tiny things I've been doing on the parish level. I told them about my work towards being a Lector. I informed them I'd be in the Crop Walk and asked for sponsorship. I taught Susie what Angry Birds was and Father John decided to play a few noisy rounds during my report. I gave him the evil eye and was like, "Really you couldn't at least mute it?" We all had a really big laugh. I shared that over the next few weeks I'd like to spend one Sunday School session with each class. The report should've been longer but I'm still trying to get my feet wet.
Tuesday I started getting some work setup on my non-profit. I've had some emailing back and forth with the Executive Director. I'm interested in getting involved in what classes their cultural center has to offer. I wanted to focus on Citizenship however I think I will end up getting to do more than that.
Wednesday of course is my big church day (my roommates have a big church day as well). 7AM Eucharist where we had 3 lovely college age ladies in attendance. Do you find that odd? Me too so I asked them what brought them here and they were like, "Um theology class....we are students at St. Mary's." I knew it was a school project. It reeked of school report. I will say both of the ladies at this service (not the young girls the full time parishioners) hugged me during the peace. It was great. (I really like hugs.)
After that it was off to breakfast with Max & Father Jack which was a lot of fun. They both are just full of knowledge and experience and I spend more time listening than I do talking. (No joke if you can believe that.)
Then it was back to church for their 9:30 Healing Eucharist. I love how laid back this crowd is. The church is dutiful, organized, and liturgical but they aren't really crazy strict which I like. I think everyone could stand to be a little bit more relaxed about things (myself included). After that it was time to fold, stuff and lick envelopes. I had to lick 70 envelopes personally b/c the wet wheel tool couldn't be find. Needless to say envelope glue doesn't taste great. (I am such a modern day martyr...just kidding it was a super easy job.) Then I had a little time so I went out and got some things done.
Afternoon rolls around and I'm jumping in a borrowed pick up truck to help move tables & chairs from the Rector's house back to the church. Then we had our Wednesday night events. I helped by running to the store to pick up some last minute items and I helped setup for dinner. Dinner was amazing (as per usual - this parish knows how to cook). Then went into Youth Group event and we talked about Authority. We talked about authorities on Earth and in Heaven. I even got the Senior High kids talking about the authorities they submit to. All of them shared "earthly" ones which I felt was very honest. Our lives are very dominated by things like money, success, family, fame, health, beauty, and the list goes on and on. Some of these things can be very good. None of these things should be placed higher than the Lord.
I admitted that money has a great deal of power over me. I told them all week long I wanted them to work on overcoming the "earthly" authorities that bind them. One member of the group said, "Okay what about you?" I told the group for the next week I would (try) to not log into my online checking account. I typically like to do it about 3 times a day. I don't know why. I don't gain any more money by doing so and I don't have things that needed to be checked so frequently. I hope the gang comes up with ways to challenge their earthly authorities. Can you think of an earthly authority that has a hold on you? I encourage you to find a way to challenge it this week (and in the weeks to come.)
Got home and had some roommate time and now I'm about to try and a watch a little TV online and head to bed.
Entertainment Tip: Go watch/read "The Help." I really enjoyed it.
Currently Reading: The Powers That Be
Fun Nebraska Fact: Using the word "ya'll" gets you branded a Southern on the spot.
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