Yesterday afternoon, I received a call (well, the answering machine RECEIVED the call, and I called back...like usual...but thats neither here nor there) from the Executive Secretary asking if I would meet with the Bishop before church today. Now, those who are members of the church may know that feeling that courses thru you when you get that call. The "holy crap, what did I do?" feeling....or maybe thats just me Ü. Of course, there is no reason to feel terrified, the Bishop is not there to chastize, since true repentance can only come thru our own free will (now, ain't that a whole other subject in itself). Maybe that feeling stems from being a troublemaker-child and having a father as a Bishop and a Bishop as a father....yeah, that might do it. Anyways...of course, I call the guy back and say, yes I would love to meet with the Bishop.
Then I'm going over and over in my head, WHAT COULD IT BE?! Seriously...you just never know. The calling I had previously was Sharing Time Coordinator (aka, The Fake Calling) and I truly LOVED it. So...as I am mulling over what the Bishop could POSSIBLY want...I think they have FINALLY figured out my beloved calling isn't needed and are going to call me to Nursery (GAH)!
Then this morning, with knots in my stomach, I sang the hymn "So trusting my all to thy tender care, And knowing thou lovest me, I’ll do thy will with a heart sincere: I’ll be what you want me to be..." in my head. And thought...I'll go where there is need! No matter what I WILL be happy! (even Nursery...gotta luv singing Where is Thumbkin!)
The Bishop asks me:
"Would you accept the calling as the 1st Counselor in the Primary Presidency?"
I was a little speechless.
I love the Primary with all my heart and am so grateful for the opportunity to serve and do my best to magnify my calling!
11 comments:
How fun! You are going to be so great at that! And man, aren't you glad it wasn't something worse! LOL, I mean, nursery would have been cool too...
I got a calling today too. Activities Committee. Bishop said there would be another calling coming soon as well... Congrats, you'll do great!
You'll be so great in Primary!
I know that feeling all to well! 2 weeks ago I went from YW Presidency to Relief Society Presidency... but yes, that "OH CRAP" feeling comes! And I say, AT LEAST IT ISNT THE PRESIDENT...PHEW!
You will be FABULOUS! Congrats and good luck!
How perfect. Of course they needed you in the Primary Presidency. Truly inspired!
Congrats!!! You will be awesome!! And yes, that "oh crap" feeling comes everytime;) What oh what could it be!!!
CONGRATS! I am a pee-on because I only get primary or nursery callings!
Jennie, teaching the youth (children are considered youth too) is one of the most important callings in the church. Especially nursery, it's these kids' first experience with gospel topics. Think of what they teach these small children in nursery and what we as adults are taught "elsewhere", they go hand in hand... Not a pee-on, obviously a choice pick to teach these special spirits.
I whole-heartedly agree!! Teaching the children is SO important! They are our future! Even nursery age...plus its much more fun than teaching a bunch of grownups!! Ü
You're perfect for that!!!! How fun for you. You'll do such a good job.
CONGRATS SARAH!!! I'm so glad you will be serving in the Primary! You're right, kids are MUCH more fun than adults!! I'm so proud of you!
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