Josh Basil
Weekly Report # 10
17 April 2007
I helped with planning a church-wide trip to the Great Smokey Mountains.
This week Pastor was telling me about this church-wide trip they take every year to the Great Smokey Mountains. He said they use vans and other personal vehicles to get there. The trip is about $175 per person. He was working on planning the trip, but also the services and whatever else goes on. We talked a little about the order of events and times/schedules, etc. I learned a lot because I have never heard of an entire church being invited to do something like this. I asked how else I could help and he said t-shirt design. I was confused, so he explained that they need team shirts so people can remember what a awesome weekend it was and how God changed their lives. I don’t know anything about that stuff, but I know some guys who do. Some of you know him, Ben Keffer, lives on my floor and is great when it comes to stuff like that. I told him what definitely needs to go on it and the style/age range we are looking for in a design. He came through and I needed to design a bill and take care of the money for him from the church. As a result of this practicum experience I learned more about planning; not just trips, but church events in general.
Wednesday, April 18, 2007
Wednesday, April 11, 2007
Josh Basil
Weekly Report # 8
22 March 2007
I rewired the lights on the trees in the sanctuary.
Thursday when I went into church I had a talk with Pastor Jerry and I told him that I needed to find stuff to do for my practicum. He came up with some good ideas; rewire the lights on the trees, make a power point, or read scripture for the service. The last two ideas were a little late notice, so I chose the first idea, rewire the lights on the trees. It took forever! I went to the kitchen to find the new lights and then to the sanctuary. I don’t know who wrapped the lights onto the tree, but I want to punch them in the face… not really. It took about an hour to just take the lights off of the tree because they were wrapped between every branch! I finally got them off and by then Nancy came in and said she had to leave, which means I had to leave too. I guess this is only half of the project, but I’m going back this weekend to finish putting them on so it won’t look dumb. The old lights only worked about half way. The new ones work great! As a result of this practicum, I learned the importance of detail in the way the sanctuary is set up.
Weekly Report # 8
22 March 2007
I rewired the lights on the trees in the sanctuary.
Thursday when I went into church I had a talk with Pastor Jerry and I told him that I needed to find stuff to do for my practicum. He came up with some good ideas; rewire the lights on the trees, make a power point, or read scripture for the service. The last two ideas were a little late notice, so I chose the first idea, rewire the lights on the trees. It took forever! I went to the kitchen to find the new lights and then to the sanctuary. I don’t know who wrapped the lights onto the tree, but I want to punch them in the face… not really. It took about an hour to just take the lights off of the tree because they were wrapped between every branch! I finally got them off and by then Nancy came in and said she had to leave, which means I had to leave too. I guess this is only half of the project, but I’m going back this weekend to finish putting them on so it won’t look dumb. The old lights only worked about half way. The new ones work great! As a result of this practicum, I learned the importance of detail in the way the sanctuary is set up.
Thursday, March 29, 2007
Josh Basil
Weekly Report # 9
30 March 2007
I created the power point they needed for worship.
Today I went down to the church around 3pm and met up with the pastor. He had five song lyrics sheets and the order waiting for me. I brought my computer because we had planned on me making the power point for this Sunday. I have been really bored with the typical blue background that they have had forever, so I proposed a new idea; a lighthouse background. I had him wait to see the final product before he made his decision. He actually liked it! I’m not sure how some of the older people in the church will react? I did all of the important stuff we talked about from class; dark vs. light (background vs. words). Most of the picture was of the sky and the lighthouse was towards the side, so it was easy to fit the words all on the screen. I made the words white to stand out against the dark blue sky. It did look really good and I can’t wait to see what everyone else thinks. Change can be good. I think a change like this will teach people to focus more on god than all of the little details, even though it looks SWEET!
As a result of this observation, I learned about how to make a professional power point and the possible effects of change (will have to wait until Sunday).
Weekly Report # 9
30 March 2007
I created the power point they needed for worship.
Today I went down to the church around 3pm and met up with the pastor. He had five song lyrics sheets and the order waiting for me. I brought my computer because we had planned on me making the power point for this Sunday. I have been really bored with the typical blue background that they have had forever, so I proposed a new idea; a lighthouse background. I had him wait to see the final product before he made his decision. He actually liked it! I’m not sure how some of the older people in the church will react? I did all of the important stuff we talked about from class; dark vs. light (background vs. words). Most of the picture was of the sky and the lighthouse was towards the side, so it was easy to fit the words all on the screen. I made the words white to stand out against the dark blue sky. It did look really good and I can’t wait to see what everyone else thinks. Change can be good. I think a change like this will teach people to focus more on god than all of the little details, even though it looks SWEET!
As a result of this observation, I learned about how to make a professional power point and the possible effects of change (will have to wait until Sunday).
Friday, March 23, 2007
Josh Basil
Weekly Report # 8
22 March 2007
I rewired the lights on the trees in the sanctuary.
Thursday when I went into church I had a talk with Pastor Jerry and I told him that I needed to find stuff to do for my practicum. He came up with some good ideas; rewire the lights on the trees, make a power point, or read scripture for the service. The last two ideas were a little late notice, so I chose the first idea, rewire the lights on the trees. It took forever! I went to the kitchen to find the new lights and then to the sanctuary. I don’t know who wrapped the lights onto the tree, but I want to punch them in the face… not really. It took about an hour to just take the lights off of the tree because they were wrapped between every branch! I finally got them off and by then Nancy came in and said she had to leave, which means I had to leave too. I guess this is only half of the project, but I’m going back this weekend to finish putting them on so it won’t look dumb. The old lights only worked about half way. The new ones work great! As a result of this practicum, I learned the importance of detail in the way the sanctuary is set up.
Weekly Report # 8
22 March 2007
I rewired the lights on the trees in the sanctuary.
Thursday when I went into church I had a talk with Pastor Jerry and I told him that I needed to find stuff to do for my practicum. He came up with some good ideas; rewire the lights on the trees, make a power point, or read scripture for the service. The last two ideas were a little late notice, so I chose the first idea, rewire the lights on the trees. It took forever! I went to the kitchen to find the new lights and then to the sanctuary. I don’t know who wrapped the lights onto the tree, but I want to punch them in the face… not really. It took about an hour to just take the lights off of the tree because they were wrapped between every branch! I finally got them off and by then Nancy came in and said she had to leave, which means I had to leave too. I guess this is only half of the project, but I’m going back this weekend to finish putting them on so it won’t look dumb. The old lights only worked about half way. The new ones work great! As a result of this practicum, I learned the importance of detail in the way the sanctuary is set up.
Thursday, March 15, 2007
Josh Basil
Weekly Report # 7
I helped prepare for a candlelight service.
Thursday I went down to church and Pastor Jerry was not there, but Nancy (the secretary was there and had something for me to do. There were three boxes of candles and the paper hand-guards that go over them sitting in the kitchen. She showed me how messy and unorganized everything was. Her advice was to be organized and neat when taking care of a church; let people know that it is not a storage place for their stuff. Nancy had me go through all (around three hundred) candles and hand-guards and decide which ones were reusable. I kept about 75% of the used ones and put them into one bigger box. I separated the candles from the hand-guards so it would be organized and easy to find. I labeled the box, “candlelight service” and left it on the counter for the ushers to find. Although I did not actually hand out the candles, I did realize how big a deal it is to be prepared and organized. Planning is essential in running a successful ministry and worship service. As a result of this observation, I learned the importance of organization and planning.
Weekly Report # 7
I helped prepare for a candlelight service.
Thursday I went down to church and Pastor Jerry was not there, but Nancy (the secretary was there and had something for me to do. There were three boxes of candles and the paper hand-guards that go over them sitting in the kitchen. She showed me how messy and unorganized everything was. Her advice was to be organized and neat when taking care of a church; let people know that it is not a storage place for their stuff. Nancy had me go through all (around three hundred) candles and hand-guards and decide which ones were reusable. I kept about 75% of the used ones and put them into one bigger box. I separated the candles from the hand-guards so it would be organized and easy to find. I labeled the box, “candlelight service” and left it on the counter for the ushers to find. Although I did not actually hand out the candles, I did realize how big a deal it is to be prepared and organized. Planning is essential in running a successful ministry and worship service. As a result of this observation, I learned the importance of organization and planning.
Sunday, February 25, 2007
Josh Basil
Weekly Report # 6
25 February 2007
I helped with the bulletins.
When I went down to the church on Friday to help with the bulletin, but Nancy (the secretary) had already typed it up. “The Beacon” is only one folded page front and back, so I would not have had much to type anyways. I proof read the whole thing looking for typos or grammar errors and found none. The computer and Nancy did a pretty good job! They print off three hundred bulletins in preparation for every Sunday. I folded them all and placed a one page insert in every one. The inserts are usually about events or things that aren’t on a regular basis. Nancy told me a few stories about when she volunteered at a church in (I think?) Virginia, when her husband was in the military. She said that it was perfectly normal for their bulletins to have anywhere from five to eight different colored inserts in their bulletin! It took me over an hour to fold all three hundred! I was quite surprised how much work goes into making the bulletins. I was in the sanctuary doing the bulletins and overheard Nancy talking on the phone. I was in awe of her conversation. A woman called with bad thoughts (maybe killing herself?) and she was crying. Nancy calmed her down, told her how precious life is and how much God loved her. I was amazed at how godly of a secretary she is and how talented the church staff is.
Weekly Report # 6
25 February 2007
I helped with the bulletins.
When I went down to the church on Friday to help with the bulletin, but Nancy (the secretary) had already typed it up. “The Beacon” is only one folded page front and back, so I would not have had much to type anyways. I proof read the whole thing looking for typos or grammar errors and found none. The computer and Nancy did a pretty good job! They print off three hundred bulletins in preparation for every Sunday. I folded them all and placed a one page insert in every one. The inserts are usually about events or things that aren’t on a regular basis. Nancy told me a few stories about when she volunteered at a church in (I think?) Virginia, when her husband was in the military. She said that it was perfectly normal for their bulletins to have anywhere from five to eight different colored inserts in their bulletin! It took me over an hour to fold all three hundred! I was quite surprised how much work goes into making the bulletins. I was in the sanctuary doing the bulletins and overheard Nancy talking on the phone. I was in awe of her conversation. A woman called with bad thoughts (maybe killing herself?) and she was crying. Nancy calmed her down, told her how precious life is and how much God loved her. I was amazed at how godly of a secretary she is and how talented the church staff is.
Tuesday, February 20, 2007
Josh Basil
Weekly Report # 5
20 February 2007
Discussion: Gathering Design and Planning with supervisor
When we talked about the gathering, I found that we had some similar ideas and some different views on things. He said that the elements in the gathering or even the order of the elements vary from time to time. The elements and order are usually the same, but we will change them for special events like guest speakers, holidays, or theme driven services. Elements that we sometimes include are special music, short video clips, or maybe a time of open prayer. We base what should be included in the gathering by what most other churches like our do and by what has worked well in the past. On special service days, the decisions might be based on time, weather, or other events that day. The process that guides changes from service to service because of who is speaking, what all is going on, and what message is going to be sent through the service. Putting the service together sounded a lot harder and time consuming than I thought. Most of the time we do the announcements first so they aren’t distracting later in the service. We pray before starting the worship band so that people realize that they are in the presence of a Holy God and that everyone is here to worship him. In the gathering he saw himself and the congregation both as participators. Being a pastor doesn’t exclude him from worship. He said he still keeps any eye out for what is going on and an ear open to what God is saying, but for the most part it is our time of corporate worship. The gathering within itself is a form of revelation/response. The prayers and lyrics of the song reveal a little about who God is and we respond by worshiping him together as one body.
This discussion helped me to understand what all goes into planning and putting together a gathering, let alone a whole service. I was surprised at why certain elements go in certain spots and I really learned a lot about preparation when it comes to the gathering.
Weekly Report # 5
20 February 2007
Discussion: Gathering Design and Planning with supervisor
When we talked about the gathering, I found that we had some similar ideas and some different views on things. He said that the elements in the gathering or even the order of the elements vary from time to time. The elements and order are usually the same, but we will change them for special events like guest speakers, holidays, or theme driven services. Elements that we sometimes include are special music, short video clips, or maybe a time of open prayer. We base what should be included in the gathering by what most other churches like our do and by what has worked well in the past. On special service days, the decisions might be based on time, weather, or other events that day. The process that guides changes from service to service because of who is speaking, what all is going on, and what message is going to be sent through the service. Putting the service together sounded a lot harder and time consuming than I thought. Most of the time we do the announcements first so they aren’t distracting later in the service. We pray before starting the worship band so that people realize that they are in the presence of a Holy God and that everyone is here to worship him. In the gathering he saw himself and the congregation both as participators. Being a pastor doesn’t exclude him from worship. He said he still keeps any eye out for what is going on and an ear open to what God is saying, but for the most part it is our time of corporate worship. The gathering within itself is a form of revelation/response. The prayers and lyrics of the song reveal a little about who God is and we respond by worshiping him together as one body.
This discussion helped me to understand what all goes into planning and putting together a gathering, let alone a whole service. I was surprised at why certain elements go in certain spots and I really learned a lot about preparation when it comes to the gathering.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Josh Basil
Weekly Report # 4
18 February 2007
I decorated the sanctuary.
I went down to the church last Thursday to clean and redecorate the sanctuary. I was planning on sweeping, but some guy that needed community service hours came in just before me and vacuumed the whole church! I asked if it was ok if I moved some things around and Pastor Jerry said that would be fine. They have tons of fake flowers on their stage, mostly to cover up sound stuff. I dusted most of the plants and moved them around to where they still looked nice, but it had a different feel. I messed around with the lighting to make sure it looked ok. There wasn’t much left to do decorating wise, so I dusted the speakers and refolded some blankets. Nancy came and asked if I needed anything else to do and I did. She had me update the lobby. There were flyers on the bulletin board from months ago. I removed the out of date flyers and abandoned staples, then I moved around the current flyers to get peoples’ attention. After the lobby was cleaned, I went back into the sanctuary to do one last check. The stage looked fine, but I left the lights on, so I’m glad I went back! I turned those off, and then met with Pastor Jerry before I left. I gave him a cd with a song I thought his wife should sing during a Sunday service. As a result of this observation I learned what all goes into keeping things up to date and looking good!
Weekly Report # 4
18 February 2007
I decorated the sanctuary.
I went down to the church last Thursday to clean and redecorate the sanctuary. I was planning on sweeping, but some guy that needed community service hours came in just before me and vacuumed the whole church! I asked if it was ok if I moved some things around and Pastor Jerry said that would be fine. They have tons of fake flowers on their stage, mostly to cover up sound stuff. I dusted most of the plants and moved them around to where they still looked nice, but it had a different feel. I messed around with the lighting to make sure it looked ok. There wasn’t much left to do decorating wise, so I dusted the speakers and refolded some blankets. Nancy came and asked if I needed anything else to do and I did. She had me update the lobby. There were flyers on the bulletin board from months ago. I removed the out of date flyers and abandoned staples, then I moved around the current flyers to get peoples’ attention. After the lobby was cleaned, I went back into the sanctuary to do one last check. The stage looked fine, but I left the lights on, so I’m glad I went back! I turned those off, and then met with Pastor Jerry before I left. I gave him a cd with a song I thought his wife should sing during a Sunday service. As a result of this observation I learned what all goes into keeping things up to date and looking good!
Sunday, February 11, 2007
Josh Basil
Weekly Report #3
11 February 2007
I helped with the ushers.
I arrived at the church about thirty minutes before the service. I found Pete (head usher) and he gave me a few instructions. We met up with the other ushers and went through the introductions. I didn’t remember anyone’s name. We held the doors to the sanctuary open when people started coming in. The service was starting, so we closed the doors and sat just inside, up against the back wall. We didn’t really have to do anything for the music part of the service, besides seat people coming in late. During the service Pete brought me out into the lobby to explain more of the ushers’ responsibilities that I wouldn’t have a chance to see. He explained that they usually get together and pray, but lately he has had to help out with the preschool and also taking attendance for the entire congregation. They were talking about knowing where people like to sit and knowing names and faces. They showed me the matching blazers they used to wear. They all thought the jackets looked funny, so they don’t wear them anymore. After the service we went just outside the sanctuary doors and waited in the lobby with stuff to pass out. Two other ushers were passing out a magazine that they give away every week and I was in charge of passing out Bible study sheets to help people read the word. As a result of this observation, I learned that becoming a good usher takes a lot of time; getting to know the people, the order of things, and everything that is just spur of the moment!
Weekly Report #3
11 February 2007
I helped with the ushers.
I arrived at the church about thirty minutes before the service. I found Pete (head usher) and he gave me a few instructions. We met up with the other ushers and went through the introductions. I didn’t remember anyone’s name. We held the doors to the sanctuary open when people started coming in. The service was starting, so we closed the doors and sat just inside, up against the back wall. We didn’t really have to do anything for the music part of the service, besides seat people coming in late. During the service Pete brought me out into the lobby to explain more of the ushers’ responsibilities that I wouldn’t have a chance to see. He explained that they usually get together and pray, but lately he has had to help out with the preschool and also taking attendance for the entire congregation. They were talking about knowing where people like to sit and knowing names and faces. They showed me the matching blazers they used to wear. They all thought the jackets looked funny, so they don’t wear them anymore. After the service we went just outside the sanctuary doors and waited in the lobby with stuff to pass out. Two other ushers were passing out a magazine that they give away every week and I was in charge of passing out Bible study sheets to help people read the word. As a result of this observation, I learned that becoming a good usher takes a lot of time; getting to know the people, the order of things, and everything that is just spur of the moment!
Sunday, February 4, 2007
Josh Basil
Weekly Report #2
4 Feb. 2007
I observed a worship band practice.
I got to the church a little after they had started practicing (trouble starting car + cold weather = lots of fun!) I sat on the main floor for a while, just observing from the “outside”. They all seemed to be having a good time. I noticed that the worship leader would occasionally get off topic and start telling stories. Most of the time they were working on one specific song, “burn in me”, because they had never done it before and Paula (the worship leader) really wanted to play it this morning. The practice started around 8:30 and the service doesn’t start until 10:30, so they had plenty of time! After a while Paula invited me up onto the stage so I could get a different view of the practice. I sat in the only open seat with the choir and she asked if I was a soprano, because I was sitting with them? I quickly sad no thank you! I cannot sing very well! She gave me the words to the new song and another sheet with the song list for the morning. I was observing the musicians for a while and they seemed to be a little confused with the music. The bass player and piano player were the only ones that seemed to have a clue because the others were always watching the music and their fingers and trying really hard to play an easy song. It was becoming a little obvious that Paula was becoming frustrated with the drummer because he was about an hour late, wasn’t paying close attention, and couldn’t finish a song very well. Before she got too upset, she got out her bible and began their devotion time. She read from Hebrews 12 where it talks about God being a consuming fire and how it related to the new song. The devotion/ prayer time was short, but to the point. We need to let the fire of God consume us and burn in us. It was interesting to see how much work goes into the music, especially if the musicians aren’t top quality! It was also fun to watch the actual service and take note of those parts that they had practiced a million times; they nailed it! As a result of this observation, I learned to appreciate how much work goes into leading worship and how patient worship leaders need to be with the band and choir.
Weekly Report #2
4 Feb. 2007
I observed a worship band practice.
I got to the church a little after they had started practicing (trouble starting car + cold weather = lots of fun!) I sat on the main floor for a while, just observing from the “outside”. They all seemed to be having a good time. I noticed that the worship leader would occasionally get off topic and start telling stories. Most of the time they were working on one specific song, “burn in me”, because they had never done it before and Paula (the worship leader) really wanted to play it this morning. The practice started around 8:30 and the service doesn’t start until 10:30, so they had plenty of time! After a while Paula invited me up onto the stage so I could get a different view of the practice. I sat in the only open seat with the choir and she asked if I was a soprano, because I was sitting with them? I quickly sad no thank you! I cannot sing very well! She gave me the words to the new song and another sheet with the song list for the morning. I was observing the musicians for a while and they seemed to be a little confused with the music. The bass player and piano player were the only ones that seemed to have a clue because the others were always watching the music and their fingers and trying really hard to play an easy song. It was becoming a little obvious that Paula was becoming frustrated with the drummer because he was about an hour late, wasn’t paying close attention, and couldn’t finish a song very well. Before she got too upset, she got out her bible and began their devotion time. She read from Hebrews 12 where it talks about God being a consuming fire and how it related to the new song. The devotion/ prayer time was short, but to the point. We need to let the fire of God consume us and burn in us. It was interesting to see how much work goes into the music, especially if the musicians aren’t top quality! It was also fun to watch the actual service and take note of those parts that they had practiced a million times; they nailed it! As a result of this observation, I learned to appreciate how much work goes into leading worship and how patient worship leaders need to be with the band and choir.
Sunday, January 28, 2007
Josh Basil
Weekly Report # 1
January 28, 2007
I sat in the sound booth and observed all that goes on with the audio/ visual department.
When I got to church, I began looking for the soundman to explain the situation. I found him and introduced myself. His name was Tom and he was a really nice and understanding guy. He gave me a quick overview of what was what and certain things that were happening in today’s worship service. I already knew almost everything he was telling me because I work for a traveling sound company, but I wanted to hear his situation and view on things. He was explaining that the different frontline singers they have from week to week determines what volumes that mics will be set at. One of the singers that was there today sings really loud on her own, so he had her almost all the way down! Tom showed me the recording system they use and how it hooks up to the computer. It wasn’t part of Tom’s job, but the power point changer was also in the sound booth. I learned the importance of noticing where people sit. He showed me how they have a different volume control for the back speakers because that is where most of the older people sit. Today was the associate pastor’s last day, so there were a few special things. We had to get a cd ready for a lady to sing a special song. We turned the monitors off for announcements because most people aren’t used to hearing themselves and will talk differently if they hear themselves in the speakers. The choir mics were turned off for the quieter parts of songs so Paula (the piano player and lead vocalist) wouldn’t have to battle over the entire choir. There was only one time throughout the service that the monitors needed changed. The choir needed more lead vocals. The massage didn’t require much work from the sound booth, so we finally got a break! Towards the end (alter call) we turned most of it back on for the band. The alter call was finished and the band was slowing down, so we picked out a more upbeat worship cd and let that play until almost everyone was gone. As a result of this observation, I learned that there is a lot more work that goes into making a service sound good and run smoothly than most people think! It takes a lot of work and practice to become a good soundman.
Weekly Report # 1
January 28, 2007
I sat in the sound booth and observed all that goes on with the audio/ visual department.
When I got to church, I began looking for the soundman to explain the situation. I found him and introduced myself. His name was Tom and he was a really nice and understanding guy. He gave me a quick overview of what was what and certain things that were happening in today’s worship service. I already knew almost everything he was telling me because I work for a traveling sound company, but I wanted to hear his situation and view on things. He was explaining that the different frontline singers they have from week to week determines what volumes that mics will be set at. One of the singers that was there today sings really loud on her own, so he had her almost all the way down! Tom showed me the recording system they use and how it hooks up to the computer. It wasn’t part of Tom’s job, but the power point changer was also in the sound booth. I learned the importance of noticing where people sit. He showed me how they have a different volume control for the back speakers because that is where most of the older people sit. Today was the associate pastor’s last day, so there were a few special things. We had to get a cd ready for a lady to sing a special song. We turned the monitors off for announcements because most people aren’t used to hearing themselves and will talk differently if they hear themselves in the speakers. The choir mics were turned off for the quieter parts of songs so Paula (the piano player and lead vocalist) wouldn’t have to battle over the entire choir. There was only one time throughout the service that the monitors needed changed. The choir needed more lead vocals. The massage didn’t require much work from the sound booth, so we finally got a break! Towards the end (alter call) we turned most of it back on for the band. The alter call was finished and the band was slowing down, so we picked out a more upbeat worship cd and let that play until almost everyone was gone. As a result of this observation, I learned that there is a lot more work that goes into making a service sound good and run smoothly than most people think! It takes a lot of work and practice to become a good soundman.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
So today i went down to the church for my usual tuesday afternoon of helping out with whatever is needed, but the only person there was Nancy (the secretary). The three pastors were all out running an errand. I was a little dissappointed because they know when i usually come down, but i was in for a bigger surprise! Besides helping, my goal for today was to get my paper signed for the practicum thing. I told Nancy i would just leave Pastor Todd a note and she asked if i knew that this was his last week working here? i thought she was kidding, but she wasn't! he resigns next week, so i guess i need to talk to the senior pastor about doing the practicum with him? Other than that i talked to Nancy for a little while (because we hadn't really met before) about a lot of different things. My visit was short and a little dissappointing.
Friday, January 19, 2007
this past week was a lot of work! the evil russian push up thing for hodson started, i had four quizes throughout the week, and i went to help out at the church twice. On tuesday i was asked to help the youth pastor because pastor todd was in a meeting. he needed help putting together a video of picture slides from their 06' trips and events. he asked me to help because he thought it would take forever, but he didn't know that you could "select all" and import into movie maker? duh, he thought i was a genius, when really i'm not even close! We went through and labeled all of the albums and he helped me put them in chronological order, then i put it all together, fifteen minutes later i was done, except his computer froze :( i did it over in a couple minutes and he couldn't believe i was done. there was nothing else for me to do so he asked me to find some funny videos that he could show at an event or something. pastor bob had to leave, but he just told me to save whatever i thought was good and to lock his door on the way out.
I went back on thursday and he was working on replacing a door. we talked about some of the churches history bacause i commented on the river that runs by the church. it dropped literally about ten feet from when i was there tuesday! he was telling me how the building means a lot to the people because the almost lost it a few years back due to flooding. he said there were tons of people there sand-bagging, which i thought was pretty sweet! The door took us cllose to two hours and we still didn't get it right, but it was hanging and worked (for the most part) so he had to go and said he would fix it friday. I am still learning all of the extra stuff that goes into ministry; technology, knowing the people and their history, and odd jobs like replacing doors correctly. anyways, still nothing that actually counts towards the practicum stuff, but i'm learning and having fun doing it!
I went back on thursday and he was working on replacing a door. we talked about some of the churches history bacause i commented on the river that runs by the church. it dropped literally about ten feet from when i was there tuesday! he was telling me how the building means a lot to the people because the almost lost it a few years back due to flooding. he said there were tons of people there sand-bagging, which i thought was pretty sweet! The door took us cllose to two hours and we still didn't get it right, but it was hanging and worked (for the most part) so he had to go and said he would fix it friday. I am still learning all of the extra stuff that goes into ministry; technology, knowing the people and their history, and odd jobs like replacing doors correctly. anyways, still nothing that actually counts towards the practicum stuff, but i'm learning and having fun doing it!
Friday, January 12, 2007
hopefully this works?!?!!??!?!!?!?!?
i haven't asked yet, but i will probably do my practicum at lighthouse assembly of god. I usually go there when i'm here on the weekends, but lately i've been talking to the associate pastor a lot and we're getting to know each other better all the time! last thursday (11th) i went there around 3:30 to help mud some drywall and paint. there was a mix up on the time, but i went ahead and finished what they had started. It is different to see that side of worship positions, because we usually only talk about the preaching, counciling, etc. but i guess knowing other trades is expected? i'm not awesome at stuff like that, but i had done it a few times on mission trips in mexico. i learned that the spiritual knowledge is important, but the person who gets the job is the one that has a good personality, education, and work ethic. the mix is what churches are looking for, especially hard workers!
i haven't asked yet, but i will probably do my practicum at lighthouse assembly of god. I usually go there when i'm here on the weekends, but lately i've been talking to the associate pastor a lot and we're getting to know each other better all the time! last thursday (11th) i went there around 3:30 to help mud some drywall and paint. there was a mix up on the time, but i went ahead and finished what they had started. It is different to see that side of worship positions, because we usually only talk about the preaching, counciling, etc. but i guess knowing other trades is expected? i'm not awesome at stuff like that, but i had done it a few times on mission trips in mexico. i learned that the spiritual knowledge is important, but the person who gets the job is the one that has a good personality, education, and work ethic. the mix is what churches are looking for, especially hard workers!
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