(As I had been warned) I am now in that peculiar point in my sabbatical build-up when people realise that I am not going to be around for June, July and August and the contact pressure is seriously on, amid an array of conflicting expectations:
From the ridiculous ( could you tell me the times of Christmas Eve services cos we will want to plan our family Christmas meal while you are away)
to the sublime (I wanted to say that while I realise I won't be able to meet with you while you are away, I will pray for you)
to the generous (a new digital portastudio, loan of the Narnia books, and a CD voucher)
to the panicky ( so "who" will be in charge - my daughter will want to fix her wedding for 2009 while you are away)
to the wistful ( I really need one but turned it down cos I was too busy)
to the sceptical (so what will you actually be doing?)
to the parochially minded (so how is it going to help Christ Church?)
to the agenda setter (so when you come back are you going to do more music?)
Well with next Sunday 20th over (Confirmation and Rogation Sunday services) it really does mark the begining of my roles handover to the Ministry Development Team.
Hang on to the sublime one! :)
Posted by: Nigel | 06 May 2007 at 15:41