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kayreI was waiting in line for a haircut this morning. I had already turned my phone down, so after a bit I checked it, and there was a voicemail message from my contact at Just Right Presby. There was still someone ahead of me so I slipped out and returned his call. After the opening greetings, he said "I'd like to offer you a job!" I said "oh, please do!" and he laid out the details-- about 20% more than I'm making now, 5 Sundays off per year. I accepted on the spot, having already decided that this was best for me and my family.
Things that make me especially happy:
Being a Presbyterian again, after 30 years a Methodist and nearly 6 years serving Lutherans.
Pipes!
A genuine choir, a dozen folk capable of singing in 4 parts, even willing to attempt a cappella.
12 hours later, I've gotten 'hello' emails from the pastor and 2 committee heads.
The title is Minister of Music-- a title I've actually never held.
I've emailed Too Big Lutheran telling them I'm withdrawing my application, and phoned Too Small Methodist. That was hard; they don't have another candidate, and there's a lot I found appealing about them. In fact, I even said that if there's any way I can help with some of the outreach ideas Rev. P. has without stepping on the toes of whoever they hire, I would love to do so.
Things that make me especially happy:
Being a Presbyterian again, after 30 years a Methodist and nearly 6 years serving Lutherans.
Pipes!
A genuine choir, a dozen folk capable of singing in 4 parts, even willing to attempt a cappella.
12 hours later, I've gotten 'hello' emails from the pastor and 2 committee heads.
The title is Minister of Music-- a title I've actually never held.
I've emailed Too Big Lutheran telling them I'm withdrawing my application, and phoned Too Small Methodist. That was hard; they don't have another candidate, and there's a lot I found appealing about them. In fact, I even said that if there's any way I can help with some of the outreach ideas Rev. P. has without stepping on the toes of whoever they hire, I would love to do so.
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Date: 2014-07-26 02:49 am (UTC)Do please email me with the name of the church? And your new home address?
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Date: 2014-07-26 03:52 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2014-07-26 05:36 pm (UTC)Carol, you know how ecstatic I am about the splendid and appropriate offer. :)
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Date: 2014-07-26 05:38 pm (UTC)Not only as a general principle, but for that specific pastor. I want her to have speedy desirable results and speedy support, in whichever order.
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Date: 2014-07-28 02:59 am (UTC)Minister of Music is a fabulous job title.
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Date: 2014-07-29 01:38 am (UTC)