by Wendy
I've spent a lot of time at church over the past 10 years or so being in charge of something. Women's groups, children's groups, youth group... I sort of like being in charge, because I get to do it my way. Not that I'm opinionated or anything. (snark!)
But recently it became time for someone else to take over my latest "in charge" project, (which was great - because it really was time!) and I found myself joining a committe that plans women's enrichment nights.
Now, if you're not a type A personality, I don't expect you to really understand this dilemma.
I went to my first committee meeting the other night, and frankly, I don't see eye to eye with the ladies in charge, or any of the other ladies on the committee. It wasn't as much about the activities they wanted to schedule. OK yes, it was. But it was more about the whole philosophy that they're working under.
See, I think that if you are going to ask people to leave their homes and families, you need to plan more than a social evening. Do I think social is necessary? Hell yes. And I think it should be included in the planning goal. But (at least for me) it is NOT the primary goal. The primary goal needs to include meaningful information to help you in your eternal progression, either with your own spirituality, your family, or serving others.
And really, I don't understand what modge-podging a saying on a board has to do with it.
It's frustrating to me.
But the question is... what do I do about it?
It's not my committee. I'm just supposed to be giving input, and helping out with whatever the leaders decide to do. So my input has been given and more or less brushed off. And now am I supposed to just get onboard with a lame-o night that's planned?
Is this a pride issue that I just need to get over - having my name associated with something that I don't really think is up to par?
I'm a much better chief. Somebody give me thoughts on learning to be a good indian.
