12/21/14
Well today has been a pretty long day. It started off with service and education hour like every Sunday. I went around to the different Sunday school rooms and checked with them about how the final preparations were going for the program. Then after that we set up the sanctuary for the program and had some quick lunch. Then we had the program which went off amazingly. It is amazing what God can do and shows us that on a regular basis. We were so worried about certain aspects but they all turned out great.
After the program I went home and changed and came right back. At that point we had Christmas drama practice. I worked with the Word players while Michael worked with the drama part itself. We are making some good process. After practice we headed downstairs or pizza and then into Ignite. I lead Ignite and we talked about fear. I thought it was pretty good and they seemed to be engaged. They were very eager to read Bible passages. I tried my new game but it needs some tweaks. As one student said, it's in the beta testing mode. After that I finally headed home and got some much needed rest.
Today I learned what a full 12 hour, almost 13, day feels like. We had services, children's program, drama practice, and finally Ignite to top it all off. It was a full day and I am completely exhausted.
RSE Group
Group shot of all the RSE attendants
Monday, December 22, 2014
The final Hobbit
12/20/14
Today I had Christmas program practice in the morning. This was our final practice and our first official rundown straight through. It went pretty well and we were able to get through the whole thing and work on little items here and there. The kids got a bit tired and restless towards the end but they made it through and now we just have a couple things to figure out before we get to the program tomorrow. I am excited to see how it turns out tomorrow. Later in the afternoon Adam and I went and saw the third and final Hobbit movie. It was very good. It closed the trilogy off nicely and even got me to get involved in.
Today I learned a lot about setting up microphones and sound mixers. I'll be running the sound board for the Christmas program which is a new experience for me. I'm glad I learned a little bit of it while I'm here on internship.
Today I had Christmas program practice in the morning. This was our final practice and our first official rundown straight through. It went pretty well and we were able to get through the whole thing and work on little items here and there. The kids got a bit tired and restless towards the end but they made it through and now we just have a couple things to figure out before we get to the program tomorrow. I am excited to see how it turns out tomorrow. Later in the afternoon Adam and I went and saw the third and final Hobbit movie. It was very good. It closed the trilogy off nicely and even got me to get involved in.
Today I learned a lot about setting up microphones and sound mixers. I'll be running the sound board for the Christmas program which is a new experience for me. I'm glad I learned a little bit of it while I'm here on internship.
Adam's Visit
12/19/14
Today I worked on the angel wings for the Christmas program practice and then the actual event this Sunday. I picked up what I needed and began work on them during the day. Around 6:00 Adam showed up for his visit. We started watching the two Hobbit movies in preparation for seeing the third one tomorrow. It was fun to have him over and get to hang out again. It's been a long time and missed our days of being roommates while at CSP. We were up pretty late watching those and it also gave me the time to finish up the wings.
Today I learned that I can be pretty crafty and resourceful when I need to be. I went to the dollar store looking for stuff to make angel wings with no plan in mind basically. I came out with some good stuff and was able to make the wings in time for the practice tomorrow.
Today I worked on the angel wings for the Christmas program practice and then the actual event this Sunday. I picked up what I needed and began work on them during the day. Around 6:00 Adam showed up for his visit. We started watching the two Hobbit movies in preparation for seeing the third one tomorrow. It was fun to have him over and get to hang out again. It's been a long time and missed our days of being roommates while at CSP. We were up pretty late watching those and it also gave me the time to finish up the wings.
Today I learned that I can be pretty crafty and resourceful when I need to be. I went to the dollar store looking for stuff to make angel wings with no plan in mind basically. I came out with some good stuff and was able to make the wings in time for the practice tomorrow.
HuHut
12/18/14
Today the big thing was cluster meeting. We meet at HuHut this time. This is the first time I've been to the place. It is a stir fry restaurant. You pick out your meat, noodles, vegetables, and sauces. Then they take it ad cook it on a large grill. It is very good and there are so many different choices and combinations for sauces. I had two different plates and tried different things with each. It is very good and someplace I would like to visit again sometime.
Today I learned that some of the questions and fears I have just coming out of school are shared by DCEs in the field. It's nice to talk through those with them and hear what they have tried in the past.
Today the big thing was cluster meeting. We meet at HuHut this time. This is the first time I've been to the place. It is a stir fry restaurant. You pick out your meat, noodles, vegetables, and sauces. Then they take it ad cook it on a large grill. It is very good and there are so many different choices and combinations for sauces. I had two different plates and tried different things with each. It is very good and someplace I would like to visit again sometime.
Today I learned that some of the questions and fears I have just coming out of school are shared by DCEs in the field. It's nice to talk through those with them and hear what they have tried in the past.
Caroling
12/17/14
Today's big event was caroling during the confirmation hour. Each year the confirmation classes, as well as other congregation members, go out around the neighborhood, and to our shut ins, and carol to them. I've never actually been caroling before so this was a new experience for me. I lead one of the groups that went around the neighborhood. It was an absolute blast and just an overall fun time. We caroled to several empty houses pretty sure but we had a couple families come out and listen to us. One family even clapped and we had a nice conversation.
Today I learned that caroling can be really fun. We caroled for confirmation, like I mentioned before. It was a great and blessed time with the youth. I even sang a bit louder a couple times to get them on the right tune for the song.
Today's big event was caroling during the confirmation hour. Each year the confirmation classes, as well as other congregation members, go out around the neighborhood, and to our shut ins, and carol to them. I've never actually been caroling before so this was a new experience for me. I lead one of the groups that went around the neighborhood. It was an absolute blast and just an overall fun time. We caroled to several empty houses pretty sure but we had a couple families come out and listen to us. One family even clapped and we had a nice conversation.
Today I learned that caroling can be really fun. We caroled for confirmation, like I mentioned before. It was a great and blessed time with the youth. I even sang a bit louder a couple times to get them on the right tune for the song.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Taking Care of Business
11/16/18
Today was a pretty average work day. Nothing really big happened as far as events. However I did start working on my placement stuff so that was something. It is weird to be on internship and already thinking ahead towards placement after I finish and graduate. It is an exciting time as well as a nervous time. I'll be putting my name out there to be called to DCE work anywhere in the country. Other than that I was able to get quite a bit accomplished today at work, including some great work on Christmas program stuff. At home I finally sat down and started painting the Warhammer 40k miniatures. One thing I've learned so far is that I will have some better tactics for completing them the next time I do this. Although for my first time at trying this not the worst job in the world.
Today I learned that this placement stuff isn't that difficult to complete. It is just a bit time consuming. I mainly have to look up details and dates/times. Also the fact that I can't save the document makes it a bit frustrating.
Today was a pretty average work day. Nothing really big happened as far as events. However I did start working on my placement stuff so that was something. It is weird to be on internship and already thinking ahead towards placement after I finish and graduate. It is an exciting time as well as a nervous time. I'll be putting my name out there to be called to DCE work anywhere in the country. Other than that I was able to get quite a bit accomplished today at work, including some great work on Christmas program stuff. At home I finally sat down and started painting the Warhammer 40k miniatures. One thing I've learned so far is that I will have some better tactics for completing them the next time I do this. Although for my first time at trying this not the worst job in the world.
Today I learned that this placement stuff isn't that difficult to complete. It is just a bit time consuming. I mainly have to look up details and dates/times. Also the fact that I can't save the document makes it a bit frustrating.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Monday Productivity
12/15/14
Today was your average Monday. I was able to get quite a bit done which is great. Normally my Mondays area bit slower but this one actually went pretty quickly with me completing a lot of my items on my to-do list. At lunch Michael and I went out to John Hardy's with Connor and Brittany. It was fun to see her again after UKANDU. We had a good time of dicussion and laughter. It was definitely more fun of a lunch than sitting in my apartment. It helped to liven up my day a bit.
Today I learned that that doing a lot of little things towards larger projects really makes a difference over time. After a while you look back and see all you've accomplished and it is quite rewarding and not nearly as daunting as when you first look at it.
Today was your average Monday. I was able to get quite a bit done which is great. Normally my Mondays area bit slower but this one actually went pretty quickly with me completing a lot of my items on my to-do list. At lunch Michael and I went out to John Hardy's with Connor and Brittany. It was fun to see her again after UKANDU. We had a good time of dicussion and laughter. It was definitely more fun of a lunch than sitting in my apartment. It helped to liven up my day a bit.
Today I learned that that doing a lot of little things towards larger projects really makes a difference over time. After a while you look back and see all you've accomplished and it is quite rewarding and not nearly as daunting as when you first look at it.
Monday, December 15, 2014
Word Players
12/14/14
Sunday morning went like it normally does. I went around to the different Sunday school classes and checked in with them about the Christmas program. Things are going pretty well and I can't wait to see how the finished product looks on the performance day. I also visited the other classrooms just to say hi and see how things were going. Later that night we had practice for the Christmas youth drama. Michael put together the word players with the youth who had signed up a bit later. I'll be directing them and we get to do our scenes in between the other ones. We get to act out passages from Scripture that reflect what is going on in the other scene to make the point even more. I am excited to see how everything looks together.
Today I learned that it doesn't have to be me always coming up with the ideas. The youth I'm working with on the drama have some awesome ideas and I'm excited to see what else they come up with as we move on.
Sunday morning went like it normally does. I went around to the different Sunday school classes and checked in with them about the Christmas program. Things are going pretty well and I can't wait to see how the finished product looks on the performance day. I also visited the other classrooms just to say hi and see how things were going. Later that night we had practice for the Christmas youth drama. Michael put together the word players with the youth who had signed up a bit later. I'll be directing them and we get to do our scenes in between the other ones. We get to act out passages from Scripture that reflect what is going on in the other scene to make the point even more. I am excited to see how everything looks together.
Today I learned that it doesn't have to be me always coming up with the ideas. The youth I'm working with on the drama have some awesome ideas and I'm excited to see what else they come up with as we move on.
Christmas, PYROS, Alfredo, OH MY!
12/13/14
Today was a pretty fun day as well. I started off the morning with my first Sunday school Christmas practice. We did a bit of set up on the Chancel for what it would look like. Then we had each class that had made posters practice with some sheets we had made up. It worked pretty good and it is a great start to get them at a point where it will go pretty smoothly. Then later that afternoon we had our PYROS event. We rang bells at both entrances to the south Shopko for one hour. It was an awesome time filled with laughing, shouting merry Christmas, and just a nice time had by all. We ended it with praying over the kettles for the families that would receive the benefits of that money. I came home to an amazing meal cooked by my beautiful Fiance. It was chicken Alfredo with homemade garlic bread and some baked apples for dessert. It was absolute delicious!
Today I learned that we are slowing making progress in growing PYROS. We had a good size group for bell ringing at Shopko. A few more would have showed up but there were out of town this weekend.
Today was a pretty fun day as well. I started off the morning with my first Sunday school Christmas practice. We did a bit of set up on the Chancel for what it would look like. Then we had each class that had made posters practice with some sheets we had made up. It worked pretty good and it is a great start to get them at a point where it will go pretty smoothly. Then later that afternoon we had our PYROS event. We rang bells at both entrances to the south Shopko for one hour. It was an awesome time filled with laughing, shouting merry Christmas, and just a nice time had by all. We ended it with praying over the kettles for the families that would receive the benefits of that money. I came home to an amazing meal cooked by my beautiful Fiance. It was chicken Alfredo with homemade garlic bread and some baked apples for dessert. It was absolute delicious!
Today I learned that we are slowing making progress in growing PYROS. We had a good size group for bell ringing at Shopko. A few more would have showed up but there were out of town this weekend.
Day Off
12/12/14
Well today was just my day off. I did some shopping as well as cleaning and getting stuff done around my apartment. It was a pretty good day off and made only better but Amy announcing she would be visiting me this weekend. It has been a pretty awesome weekend with a great end and start to the next week coming up.
Today I learned about Cartwheel. It is an app that has coupons, You can put the coupons in your cart on the app and then the clerk scans the bar code on your phone to input the coupons. It automatically adds them to your bill and you can save tons of money.
Well today was just my day off. I did some shopping as well as cleaning and getting stuff done around my apartment. It was a pretty good day off and made only better but Amy announcing she would be visiting me this weekend. It has been a pretty awesome weekend with a great end and start to the next week coming up.
Today I learned about Cartwheel. It is an app that has coupons, You can put the coupons in your cart on the app and then the clerk scans the bar code on your phone to input the coupons. It automatically adds them to your bill and you can save tons of money.
Brown Bag
12/11/14
Today the big event was heading off the the DCE brown bag event at the District office. There we had a guest speaker, President Dean Nadasdy talked to us about the future of the DCE position within the LC-MS. It was a very interesting discussion and in some cases you feel a bit down about things. However knowing that we have a district president who values DCEs and is willing to work with us to help us show all that we do in ministry is quite a hopeful message. I was glad to be a part of this meeting and see all that is happening, both the good as well as the bad. I pray that as things move along I can help be a part of DCEs continuing to be valuable parts of ministry teams.
Today I learned a bit more about the struggles DCEs are facing on a Synod level. Dr. Nadasdy is such a blessing to have as our District President right now He is a wonderful support to show that DCEs are valuable church workers.
Today the big event was heading off the the DCE brown bag event at the District office. There we had a guest speaker, President Dean Nadasdy talked to us about the future of the DCE position within the LC-MS. It was a very interesting discussion and in some cases you feel a bit down about things. However knowing that we have a district president who values DCEs and is willing to work with us to help us show all that we do in ministry is quite a hopeful message. I was glad to be a part of this meeting and see all that is happening, both the good as well as the bad. I pray that as things move along I can help be a part of DCEs continuing to be valuable parts of ministry teams.
Today I learned a bit more about the struggles DCEs are facing on a Synod level. Dr. Nadasdy is such a blessing to have as our District President right now He is a wonderful support to show that DCEs are valuable church workers.
Newsboys!
12/10/14
Today our big event was the Newsboys concert. It was something we had been looking forward to for a while now. We went to the early Advent service and then off to the Advent dinner. After that we meet up as our group and headed out towards the Mayo Civic Center. We weren't able to see entirely as a group but we were in large chunks together. The anticipation built as we waited for the event to start and different things played on their screens. Finally Moriah Peters came up to start everything. She sang us some songs and got us going for the beginning part. I have to say that hearing her music live really got me interested in some of her songs.
After that Nick Hall, the MC, came out. He introduced Moriah a bit more and then did some talking about the reason of Christmas and why we celebrate each year. It was a good set up for the night. Then a bit later on the Newsboys came out for their first set. They played some secular Christmas songs and then Michael Tate talked with Nick Hall a bit. We had some more stuff by Nick Hall including a cool presentation about Compassion International. Then the concert ended with the Newsboys second play set of a lot of their normal songs. The whole thing ended on a great moment singing Silent Night. It was a pretty awesome event to be a part of.
Today I learned that there are many little things to help an event run smoothly. The concert was a great time and success but I did learn some detail stuff that could improve similar events that I run in the future.
Today our big event was the Newsboys concert. It was something we had been looking forward to for a while now. We went to the early Advent service and then off to the Advent dinner. After that we meet up as our group and headed out towards the Mayo Civic Center. We weren't able to see entirely as a group but we were in large chunks together. The anticipation built as we waited for the event to start and different things played on their screens. Finally Moriah Peters came up to start everything. She sang us some songs and got us going for the beginning part. I have to say that hearing her music live really got me interested in some of her songs.
After that Nick Hall, the MC, came out. He introduced Moriah a bit more and then did some talking about the reason of Christmas and why we celebrate each year. It was a good set up for the night. Then a bit later on the Newsboys came out for their first set. They played some secular Christmas songs and then Michael Tate talked with Nick Hall a bit. We had some more stuff by Nick Hall including a cool presentation about Compassion International. Then the concert ended with the Newsboys second play set of a lot of their normal songs. The whole thing ended on a great moment singing Silent Night. It was a pretty awesome event to be a part of.
Today I learned that there are many little things to help an event run smoothly. The concert was a great time and success but I did learn some detail stuff that could improve similar events that I run in the future.
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
10 Hour Day
12/9/14
Well today was a pretty long day. It's the second Tuesday of the month which means we have Youth Board as well as Council. Council has been going late each time because there is a lot to discuss and prepare for in this new year and with the voter's meeting coming up. In youth board we are going through a purpose exercise which seems to be going really well so far. We are evaluating what we are all about and what it looks like to be doing everything "right". It's a good experience for me to be a part of and able to observe on internship. Then in Council we had a lot of discussion about vision and different areas that Redeemer is looking at. Until things are decided I can't really say anything about it but there are a lot of exciting things happening at Redeemer.
Today I learned people can really surprise you sometimes. The thoughts brought out at Council were a pretty big shocker to the staff with the direction they were leaning towards. It will be very interesting to see where it goes.
Well today was a pretty long day. It's the second Tuesday of the month which means we have Youth Board as well as Council. Council has been going late each time because there is a lot to discuss and prepare for in this new year and with the voter's meeting coming up. In youth board we are going through a purpose exercise which seems to be going really well so far. We are evaluating what we are all about and what it looks like to be doing everything "right". It's a good experience for me to be a part of and able to observe on internship. Then in Council we had a lot of discussion about vision and different areas that Redeemer is looking at. Until things are decided I can't really say anything about it but there are a lot of exciting things happening at Redeemer.
Today I learned people can really surprise you sometimes. The thoughts brought out at Council were a pretty big shocker to the staff with the direction they were leaning towards. It will be very interesting to see where it goes.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Productive Monday
12/8/14
Today was your average Monday. Pretty slow day for me, as in not much was going on. I was able to get quite a bit accomplished and even move ahead in the future on some things. It felt good to really see a lot of things get checked of my to-do list. Other than that not much to say about it. Unlike previous Mondays I was pretty productive and it didn't feel like it was dragging at all.
Today I learned that when you take a week a day at a time it doesn't seem so busy. Of course that's not actually on those busy days but it helps me to think about each event and what needs to happen as we are leading up to it.
Today was your average Monday. Pretty slow day for me, as in not much was going on. I was able to get quite a bit accomplished and even move ahead in the future on some things. It felt good to really see a lot of things get checked of my to-do list. Other than that not much to say about it. Unlike previous Mondays I was pretty productive and it didn't feel like it was dragging at all.
Today I learned that when you take a week a day at a time it doesn't seem so busy. Of course that's not actually on those busy days but it helps me to think about each event and what needs to happen as we are leading up to it.
Monday, December 8, 2014
Busy Sunday
12/7/14
Today was a pretty busy Sunday for me. Luckily my time in the morning was pretty tame just a lot going on. I didn't have Children's message or any other part during the service but during the education hour I made my way to all the upper Sunday school classes. I was able to talk to them about some upcoming events as well as just get my face into their classes and talk to them a bit about how things were going. It was pretty fun and glad I could do it. Then later that day I came back for the youth drama Christmas eve practice. We got our scripts for the drama it's very good. Then after that we moved into Ignite and I did my giving in a receiving world lesson. I felt okay about it. There are a few more things I wished I would have said but I got my main point across fairly well.
Today I learned that the youth drama for Christmas eve is really cool. I'm excited to be a part of it ad can't wait to see what God will do through it to reach people with the message.
Today was a pretty busy Sunday for me. Luckily my time in the morning was pretty tame just a lot going on. I didn't have Children's message or any other part during the service but during the education hour I made my way to all the upper Sunday school classes. I was able to talk to them about some upcoming events as well as just get my face into their classes and talk to them a bit about how things were going. It was pretty fun and glad I could do it. Then later that day I came back for the youth drama Christmas eve practice. We got our scripts for the drama it's very good. Then after that we moved into Ignite and I did my giving in a receiving world lesson. I felt okay about it. There are a few more things I wished I would have said but I got my main point across fairly well.
Today I learned that the youth drama for Christmas eve is really cool. I'm excited to be a part of it ad can't wait to see what God will do through it to reach people with the message.
The Road to Rochester
12/6/14
In the morning my aunt Kim came over. They went out shopping for Christmas gifts. Amy and I were able to attend our pre-marital meeting because they had moved the funeral to Monday. We spoke with Amy C, the wedding coordinator, for about an hour and a half. We went through all the costs, and other things we needed to look at for having our wedding at Trinity. It was exciting to see things really start to unfold and begin to come together. Then in the afternoon Amy started to not feel so good, a possible strep case, so we just hung out until I had to head back for the RSE meeting in the evening. It was a pretty good weekend to be home and have a great time.
Today I learned that our wedding is going to be awesome. I kind of knew that a bit and I bet every couple says that, but ours is indeed going to be awesome. I know that is an aww barf moment, but I don't care. :)
In the morning my aunt Kim came over. They went out shopping for Christmas gifts. Amy and I were able to attend our pre-marital meeting because they had moved the funeral to Monday. We spoke with Amy C, the wedding coordinator, for about an hour and a half. We went through all the costs, and other things we needed to look at for having our wedding at Trinity. It was exciting to see things really start to unfold and begin to come together. Then in the afternoon Amy started to not feel so good, a possible strep case, so we just hung out until I had to head back for the RSE meeting in the evening. It was a pretty good weekend to be home and have a great time.
Today I learned that our wedding is going to be awesome. I kind of knew that a bit and I bet every couple says that, but ours is indeed going to be awesome. I know that is an aww barf moment, but I don't care. :)
Careers!
12/5/14
Today we had an overall lazy day with Amy and the family. It was fun to just lounge around and be with one another. We had some great conversation. Amy and I had our epic Magic duel for who would cook for our romantic dinner. Like a champ I totally beat her. So she now has to cook chicken alfredo for us sometime when we can sit down for a dinner. Then during the day my family finally concevned Amy to play a game with us and we played Careers. I remember playing that game a lot growing up and it is a great game! I also once that game which was fun as well. :)
Today I learned that it can be fun to just be with family. Sometimes it doesn't require any words or activities. For a couple hours we simply hung out together doing our own things.
Today we had an overall lazy day with Amy and the family. It was fun to just lounge around and be with one another. We had some great conversation. Amy and I had our epic Magic duel for who would cook for our romantic dinner. Like a champ I totally beat her. So she now has to cook chicken alfredo for us sometime when we can sit down for a dinner. Then during the day my family finally concevned Amy to play a game with us and we played Careers. I remember playing that game a lot growing up and it is a great game! I also once that game which was fun as well. :)
Today I learned that it can be fun to just be with family. Sometimes it doesn't require any words or activities. For a couple hours we simply hung out together doing our own things.
Oh Little Town of Hudson
12/4/14
Today the big thing was that I headed up to Hudson after work. I am on my way up there to tentatively attend Amy's Uncle's funeral on Saturday. He passed away suddenly on Wednesday of this week. Also we have a meeting for pre-marital stuff to be started on Saturday. However if the funeral is on Saturday we will have to reschedule. We'll see what time brings us. The drive was just fine to Hudson. Then there I was able to have some great time with family and Amy. It has been nice to see them these last two weekends now. Although my gas tank would disagree with you :P
Today I learned that I've been able to go back to Hudson quite a bit so far in internship. It's been nice to spend all that tie with my family and Amy.
Today the big thing was that I headed up to Hudson after work. I am on my way up there to tentatively attend Amy's Uncle's funeral on Saturday. He passed away suddenly on Wednesday of this week. Also we have a meeting for pre-marital stuff to be started on Saturday. However if the funeral is on Saturday we will have to reschedule. We'll see what time brings us. The drive was just fine to Hudson. Then there I was able to have some great time with family and Amy. It has been nice to see them these last two weekends now. Although my gas tank would disagree with you :P
Today I learned that I've been able to go back to Hudson quite a bit so far in internship. It's been nice to spend all that tie with my family and Amy.
Thursday, December 4, 2014
1st Advent of Internship
11/3/14
Today was like the title suggest my first day of Advent on internship. What a busy day it has been. First we had our first Advent service at 4:15. What is awesome about Redeemer is that they do Holden evening worship for their Advent services. I gave my children's message for the first time. I was fumbling for words a bit because I was trying to connect it more to the sermon. Then we headed downstairs for the Advent meal and I got my group together and we started our PYROS meeting. We were lighter this time but had some great new faces there. We were able to plan all the way until the end of the education year which some pretty exciting events. I can't wait to see what God does with those ideas.
Then after that I headed to the room next door and taught confirmation for the first and second year students for the first time. Now I have officially taught all the different levels of confirmation here at Redeemer. It was a fun class time and I felt as though they really got the material. After that I had our second Advent service where I gave my children's message for the second time. It went much better this time. I also had a good chunk of confirmation students come up to the message which is always fun to see. Overall it was a pretty great start to Advent and a wonderful night for me.
Today I learned a little bit of what a rushed day feels like. It was my fault entirely but it is a good learning experience. God was obviously working through me because it felt like an awesome night and I can't honestly remember some of the things I said for my children's message and confirmation lesson.
Today was like the title suggest my first day of Advent on internship. What a busy day it has been. First we had our first Advent service at 4:15. What is awesome about Redeemer is that they do Holden evening worship for their Advent services. I gave my children's message for the first time. I was fumbling for words a bit because I was trying to connect it more to the sermon. Then we headed downstairs for the Advent meal and I got my group together and we started our PYROS meeting. We were lighter this time but had some great new faces there. We were able to plan all the way until the end of the education year which some pretty exciting events. I can't wait to see what God does with those ideas.
Then after that I headed to the room next door and taught confirmation for the first and second year students for the first time. Now I have officially taught all the different levels of confirmation here at Redeemer. It was a fun class time and I felt as though they really got the material. After that I had our second Advent service where I gave my children's message for the second time. It went much better this time. I also had a good chunk of confirmation students come up to the message which is always fun to see. Overall it was a pretty great start to Advent and a wonderful night for me.
Today I learned a little bit of what a rushed day feels like. It was my fault entirely but it is a good learning experience. God was obviously working through me because it felt like an awesome night and I can't honestly remember some of the things I said for my children's message and confirmation lesson.
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Day Before
12/2/14
Today was a very successful and productive day. In the morning I was able to get quite a few smaller tasks done in some good time. I am continuing to be more and more effective with my time. I am getting into a good routine of praying for my neighbors using the website Pastor Koglin had showed me. Also getting my journal and blog done in a timely matter. It helps me reflect on my day and move forward. In the afternoon I was able to get my children's message and agenda for PYROS complete. I am still working on my confirmation lesson but I will be able to finish that tomorrow. In the afternoon I did my first hospital visit with Michael. It was a new experience for me and I had a good time and pray we blessed who we visited.
Today I learned that sometimes I just need time to stare at a document to get my brain working. I knew what I wanted to say but not exactly how I wanted to say it. After a while I was able to get it done and written.
Today was a very successful and productive day. In the morning I was able to get quite a few smaller tasks done in some good time. I am continuing to be more and more effective with my time. I am getting into a good routine of praying for my neighbors using the website Pastor Koglin had showed me. Also getting my journal and blog done in a timely matter. It helps me reflect on my day and move forward. In the afternoon I was able to get my children's message and agenda for PYROS complete. I am still working on my confirmation lesson but I will be able to finish that tomorrow. In the afternoon I did my first hospital visit with Michael. It was a new experience for me and I had a good time and pray we blessed who we visited.
Today I learned that sometimes I just need time to stare at a document to get my brain working. I knew what I wanted to say but not exactly how I wanted to say it. After a while I was able to get it done and written.
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Monday, Monday, Monday
12/1/14
Well it is officially December, but winter has been here for awhile now. It was your average day in the office. I worked on stuff until around noon and then headed home for lunch. Then came back and worked till 5. It was nice to be back working at Redeemer after the long weekend. I realized I had missed it a bit which is probably a good sign for my future in ministry. Headed home and just relaxed in the semi-warmness of my apartment. A sweatshirt and warm socks make it pretty much perfect.
Today I learned that Advent does really get to be a busy time. We've barely started and seeing what is already on my plate is crazy. I know this is nothing compared to other DCEs or even Michael's normal, or schedule with me here, but it is new for me.
Well it is officially December, but winter has been here for awhile now. It was your average day in the office. I worked on stuff until around noon and then headed home for lunch. Then came back and worked till 5. It was nice to be back working at Redeemer after the long weekend. I realized I had missed it a bit which is probably a good sign for my future in ministry. Headed home and just relaxed in the semi-warmness of my apartment. A sweatshirt and warm socks make it pretty much perfect.
Today I learned that Advent does really get to be a busy time. We've barely started and seeing what is already on my plate is crazy. I know this is nothing compared to other DCEs or even Michael's normal, or schedule with me here, but it is new for me.
Monday, December 1, 2014
Walking Around
11/30/14
On this last day of November we had our first Sunday in Advent. The blue colors are up and the Christmas season has officially started. I gave my children's message twice today and felt very good about it. Even though I forgot my original prop I had another one I could use right in my apartment. I talked about heirlooms because that is what Pastor Koglin was starting his sermon off with this morning. It worked well for the theme of the service as well as the theme of the month. During the education hour I walked around to the different classrooms and asked where there were and if they had any questions about the Christmas program. Things are going great with it which is nice for Michael and I.
Later that day we had the first meeting for the senior high youth Christmas program. We had a pretty good turn out. We were able to go through the candles and get those ready for the service. Other than that we had a time of fellowship and talking a bit about what had been done in the past for this service. I am excited to be a part of this and see how it goes here at Redeemer. Michael has told me that this is one of, if not the, his favorite services.
Today I learned that I'm getting names and places down in my head for a Sunday morning. Going around to the different rooms was pretty close to second nature and I just knew where to go which is a great feeling.
On this last day of November we had our first Sunday in Advent. The blue colors are up and the Christmas season has officially started. I gave my children's message twice today and felt very good about it. Even though I forgot my original prop I had another one I could use right in my apartment. I talked about heirlooms because that is what Pastor Koglin was starting his sermon off with this morning. It worked well for the theme of the service as well as the theme of the month. During the education hour I walked around to the different classrooms and asked where there were and if they had any questions about the Christmas program. Things are going great with it which is nice for Michael and I.
Later that day we had the first meeting for the senior high youth Christmas program. We had a pretty good turn out. We were able to go through the candles and get those ready for the service. Other than that we had a time of fellowship and talking a bit about what had been done in the past for this service. I am excited to be a part of this and see how it goes here at Redeemer. Michael has told me that this is one of, if not the, his favorite services.
Today I learned that I'm getting names and places down in my head for a Sunday morning. Going around to the different rooms was pretty close to second nature and I just knew where to go which is a great feeling.
Heading Back
11/29/14
Today was my last day in Hudson for the Thanksgiving time. We played another game of Catan, which I totally won no matter what my mom says. Then we also played some Wii Golf, and even though I had to go before I finished the game, they played for me and I won! Hehe. It was a good final day and the drive back was just fine. I put some things away and got ready for service that night. I gave my children's message and headed home afterwards getting some good ways to improve it for Sunday. It had been a really great Thanksgiving break.
Today I learned that for some reason my tires are not a normal stock item. We made an appointment with Fleet Farm again and they called us a couple hours later saying they don't have those tires in stock, again.
Today was my last day in Hudson for the Thanksgiving time. We played another game of Catan, which I totally won no matter what my mom says. Then we also played some Wii Golf, and even though I had to go before I finished the game, they played for me and I won! Hehe. It was a good final day and the drive back was just fine. I put some things away and got ready for service that night. I gave my children's message and headed home afterwards getting some good ways to improve it for Sunday. It had been a really great Thanksgiving break.
Today I learned that for some reason my tires are not a normal stock item. We made an appointment with Fleet Farm again and they called us a couple hours later saying they don't have those tires in stock, again.
Lazy Day in Hudson
11/28/14
Well this Friday was a nice lazy day at home. My family, Amy, and I basically just hung out with each other. Amy and I were doing laundry during the day while we also played a game of Catan. We also went out to eat at Mongolian Barbecue. It was very tasty, and even though we had to wait in line a while for the stir fry it was well worth it. Then we came home and basically just slugged around a bit. I spent all the time I could with Amy before she headed out that night to home so she could be with her family during part of Thanksgiving.
Today I learned that I needed today as a lazy day. It was good to be with family and Amy and just not have to worry about anything really.
Well this Friday was a nice lazy day at home. My family, Amy, and I basically just hung out with each other. Amy and I were doing laundry during the day while we also played a game of Catan. We also went out to eat at Mongolian Barbecue. It was very tasty, and even though we had to wait in line a while for the stir fry it was well worth it. Then we came home and basically just slugged around a bit. I spent all the time I could with Amy before she headed out that night to home so she could be with her family during part of Thanksgiving.
Today I learned that I needed today as a lazy day. It was good to be with family and Amy and just not have to worry about anything really.
Thanksgiving!
11/27/14
I started off the morning by going to Thanksgiving service, and turning up my mic! I was much louder and sounded better the second time. I left after the children's message and headed out to Hudson. Once there we packed up and were on our way to my aunt and uncles for the holiday. Amy would get to meet them all for the first time. There we did some introductions and had our usual prayer time before the meal. This time instead of saying what we were thankful for we talked about where we might have been if Christ had not entered our lives, therefore saying how very thankful we were for Christ working in us. Then we dug into the delicious meal. There was good conversation and a good time had by all.
After the meal we played some games. The first was loaded questions which was a good time. We got intrupted by my cousin coming home saying he had gotten a buck. We all went to see it and it was a pretty nice deer. He gave us the whole story and then we sat down for another game. This time we played catch phrase. And even though I was on the losing team three times it was a really fun night. Amy bonded with my cousins and they had an absolute blast with her. We headed home and just hung for the rest of the night after a great Thanksgiving!
Today I learned that Amy fits in well with my family. We had a great time at my aunt and uncles. She got to meet them, and some of their kids, for the first time and it was fun.
I started off the morning by going to Thanksgiving service, and turning up my mic! I was much louder and sounded better the second time. I left after the children's message and headed out to Hudson. Once there we packed up and were on our way to my aunt and uncles for the holiday. Amy would get to meet them all for the first time. There we did some introductions and had our usual prayer time before the meal. This time instead of saying what we were thankful for we talked about where we might have been if Christ had not entered our lives, therefore saying how very thankful we were for Christ working in us. Then we dug into the delicious meal. There was good conversation and a good time had by all.
After the meal we played some games. The first was loaded questions which was a good time. We got intrupted by my cousin coming home saying he had gotten a buck. We all went to see it and it was a pretty nice deer. He gave us the whole story and then we sat down for another game. This time we played catch phrase. And even though I was on the losing team three times it was a really fun night. Amy bonded with my cousins and they had an absolute blast with her. We headed home and just hung for the rest of the night after a great Thanksgiving!
Today I learned that Amy fits in well with my family. We had a great time at my aunt and uncles. She got to meet them, and some of their kids, for the first time and it was fun.
Thanksgiving Eve
11/26/14
Today the big event was the Thanksgiving eve service. I had children's message that night and we went through what we are thankful for during this time and then what is the most important thing to be thankful for, Christ. I had forgotten to turn up my mic so it was very quiet and I tried to speak a bit louder, but I know I wasn't near loud enough for most people to hear me. Pastor Jim talked about being content in Christ because of what we have from Him. It was a very good sermon, especially for Thanksgiving. The coolest thing during the service was done before the children's message. People brought food to the service and the children were invited to bring it up to the altar as they came down for the children's message. It was a really cool moment and just precious.
Today I learned that I need to remember to check the volume on my mic whenever I am using it. I got up for the children's message and realized I hadn't change it. Like I said before I was very quiet.
Today the big event was the Thanksgiving eve service. I had children's message that night and we went through what we are thankful for during this time and then what is the most important thing to be thankful for, Christ. I had forgotten to turn up my mic so it was very quiet and I tried to speak a bit louder, but I know I wasn't near loud enough for most people to hear me. Pastor Jim talked about being content in Christ because of what we have from Him. It was a very good sermon, especially for Thanksgiving. The coolest thing during the service was done before the children's message. People brought food to the service and the children were invited to bring it up to the altar as they came down for the children's message. It was a really cool moment and just precious.
Today I learned that I need to remember to check the volume on my mic whenever I am using it. I got up for the children's message and realized I hadn't change it. Like I said before I was very quiet.
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