Ok, so Jesse and I have been in our new ward since January. It is a downtown ward so we have young couples (students) and older people; there isn't really anything in between. I don't know if we even have a primary.
Anyways, I was called into the bishop's office yesterday to receive a calling. I wasn't too thrilled because I was hoping I would not get a calling in the ward because I don't know how long we will be there. We are hoping to move out of the mortuary pretty soon.
Well, I can't believe what they have asked me to do! GOSPEL DOCTRINE TEACHER!!!! My jaw literally dropped when they asked me. Like I know anything about gospel doctrine!
I asked them if I could have some time to think about it so I still don't know what I'm going to do. I would only have to teach once a month, which is nice, but I would be so worried that someone would ask me a question and I would have no idea what the answer is.
So I have a lot to think about this week. I absolutely hate saying "no" to a calling but I just don't know if I can do this one!
HELP!!
(thank you for listening to my dilemma!)
7 comments:
Um you say yes and then have faith that you will be able to fulfill it. Cheesey but true... this coming from someone who has been in a ward for almost a year and still doesn't have a caliing. Easy for me to say, huh!?!
I agree with Lyndsay! (although I am the ward music chairperson... easy for me to say as well) But you would do a great job, and maybe it will help motivate you to move sooner!
brynn - that is so scary - I have a hard time speaking in church, let alone teaching...I was joking with Zane the other day that he gets all the spiritual callings (bishopric, sunday school pres.) and I have the "made up" callings (friendship commitee leader) but I am not complaining. Good Luck!!
Oh Wow!! Yeah, I can see why you're feeling that way! That is one scary calling, but I'm sure you'll be fine if you decide to accept it. Depending on your ward, a lot of times you can just get into a discussion and let everyone else do all the talking! :) Good luck, Brynn!
Brynn- I think you'd do a great job! Some of the BEST lessons I've ever heard were from humble teachers- the Spirit was always so strong then! I think the fact that it would be challenging is one of the best reasons to accept it! Good luck!
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Sometimes callings can be a huge streatch but we know you will do a great job! Just make sure you discover who makes good comments and if all else fails, continually call on them to enrich your lesson!
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