I count exercise class a success today as only one small fart escaped during sit-ups. And it's the last week of this circuit. Hooray. Any circuit that includes a ski squat, plank and burpees has to be bad. There was a lot of weight work as well, but the sort that doesn't look too bad until you've done several other weights before it.
Then I met up with our new young pastor. I'd messaged him about his talk on Sunday - which had been great but really got me thinking - and he suggested we meet up to chat. Bless him, I think some of the more challenging things he's said have upset some of the old-timers, and he's had to apologise. He didn't have to apologise to me; I loved the challenge. I was a bit apprehensive beforehand as I always am before a social meeting but it was relaxed and open. We chatted for nearly two hours.
And I have to say, no leader in my previous church ever invited me to chat over concerns, or over anything really. The only time one of them sought me out was to tell me off.
Since then I've come home and made blueberry muffins for Zac's but I think I overcooked them slightly. (I had to taste one obviously.)
It's a horrible grey and very wet day today, so I think I might go and watch some Leonard and Hungry Paul. Husband is cooking dinner so I can relax.
8 comments:
Such a fascinating post from the exercise description to time with the pastor for a chat. Enjoy the rest of the day, Liz!
I'm sure the young pastor is glad to have found an ally in you!
I expect the pastor was similarly anxious. How nice , and helpful, to have a good chat.
Pastors have very difficult jobs. Any change is likely to be met with resistance. Sometimes pastors are wrong! Can you imagine being on call for your flock and getting calls when loved ones have died? Or someone is suicidal? They always have to give, so support is cherished by them. During a difficult period at church I gave our pastor a gift card for a book store, he was very happy. Good for you.
I seriously needed a laugh today and your first line did the trick.
I'm sure the pastor enjoyed the fact you didn't come in with complaints.
He sounds like a most accommodating pastor.
Its always good to challenge others, its good to hear the pastor is up for that. Glad they've got an ally in you.
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