Monthly Archives: September 2010

I like to be busy.  I thrive on adventure and vision.  But I also wear down.

Today I canceled a few additional activities over the next few days.  I also planned a day off.  The past few weeks have seen partial days off, but something has generally inserted itself into my schedule.

Well, we’ll see how Thursday goes.  I’ve already set part of the day apart to have supper with friends, and to do some non-church related work.

Should be fun.  And restful.

But for the moment, life will continue on at break-neck pace.

One of our schools, Elizabeth School, are in a two day project to put up playground equipment.  At 8:00 this morning some of us headed over to help.  There were many more than were expected. 

What fun!  An overseer directed us.  I was only available until noon but went back for a minute this evening.  Seemed to be well on the way.  They will be cementing it in place.

Last year at this time it was 9/9/9.  A group called the Leadership Network capitalized on the idea of the NINES.  A day long online streamed video of various church leaders talked for a few minutes on church leadership.

The idea was a great one – to say the least.  This year they presented the same thing again.  I watched more this year than last.  Caught some good thoughts which I am still distilling.  Hopefully I can get some of that out to you in the next while.

I like the one liner – “we learn through revelation or tribulation.”  The Bible is great but some days trial and error just teaches simply and fully!

You can check out their site at www.thenines.leadnet.org. 

Since when do church programs have more males than females?

Well, I was at our grades 5-7 program this evening.  Out of a total of 14 kids out this first week, only three were girls. 

Now, our games director is a male, so he has good sense for how to deal with the guys.  Works well.

Which also bodes well for church programs in the future.  I’m always one looking for more male involvement.  So, here it is.  Give us ten years and watch out world!