Tonight is the first go at it! Our year end is December, our annual meeting is in February. The budget is approved at that point.
So, the need is to be realistic in budgeting and courageous in vision. That’s easier said than done. There is the vicious circle that says e need resources to fulfil the plans. But we need to see the plans to release the resources. Somewhere in between you realize that budgeting is an exercise in faith.
May our faith be great!!
There is a time that just reeks of fun for me. OK, maybe a few times. But right now, I’m coming off on of those time.
We have started a quartet to sing at Christmas. This was our second practice.
When you do what comes naturally, and with little effort – that’s fun. I’m singing the high tenor and letting my voice float. So far I’ve still got my voice (I’m really a baritone / bass so those high notes are a bit of a stretch).
When do we sing? At our local carol Festival on the evening of December 6th at St. Paul’s United church. If that’s not available, try Sunday morning, December 13th, our Christmas program at 10:3o am. You are invited!!
As things go, things go!
From the days of youth I have always been a morning type of guy. This past year has proved differently. With various symptoms and ailments my mornings have been less than sterling. My evenings became the spike of activity time – although that is relative.
This last week I have felt much better and the mornings have returned. By 7:30 this morning I was out of the house and off to work.
The interesting things is how perspective changes. Previously I would have expected that I could just keep going. Now, doubt is next door to activity. I’m much more guarded in expending energy.
And I’m starting to live by the adage my 70 year old friend confirmed to me this week.
“Whatever does not get done today will still be there tomorrow!”
As I began work this morning, I knew it was a day for endings and for beginnings.
Our church secretary has been able to move to a more secure position in her second job. So, today she completed her 2 1/2 years with us. She has be faithful and completed the work she was asked to do. Almost sounds like a commendation from the Bible!!
And so, we had pumpkin pie and beverages. A present that Jill and I had picked for her. And as the hours completed the last day, we said good-bye. To the job but not to each other.
The rest of the day was one of preparing for another day. Monday will see a new face at the desk – for an interim time period. As we reconfigure the job I trust for God’s guidance and others graciousness. And my this lead to a new valley of opportunity!
Thanks, Tracy, for all your help!!