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kayreI've served many churches where it was a scramble to get bulletin information from the pastor before the admin went home on Friday. During my time at DPC we moved that forward, and generally had a complete bulletin on Thursday.
This week I received a nearly complete bulletin draft before noon on Tuesday, and that appears to be Pastor's habit! That's almost scary!
The amazing bit, though, is that it includes a commissioning service for me! I have watched congregations install or commission pastors, elders, deacons, committee heads, education directors, Sunday school teachers and nursery workers- and have never once been commissioned in that way myself. To begin by being recognized as a person in ministry rather than just an employee feels quite encouraging.
This week I received a nearly complete bulletin draft before noon on Tuesday, and that appears to be Pastor's habit! That's almost scary!
The amazing bit, though, is that it includes a commissioning service for me! I have watched congregations install or commission pastors, elders, deacons, committee heads, education directors, Sunday school teachers and nursery workers- and have never once been commissioned in that way myself. To begin by being recognized as a person in ministry rather than just an employee feels quite encouraging.
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Date: 2022-01-06 01:57 pm (UTC)And I'm so glad they're doing you honour!
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Date: 2022-01-06 02:32 pm (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2022-01-10 03:18 am (UTC)Oh wow, that's exciting! Too many people think only the clergy are in ministry.