This probably won't matter a hill of beans to anyone. Just thought I'd record it anyway for posterity sake...and for the slight chance that anyone might think it's as cool as I do.
Being a piano player, and being an LDS (Latter Day Saint) piano player at that, means that I will play the piano in church until my dying day. I have had very few opportunities to do much else by way of service (callings) for our church. I have had the opportunity to play the organ, lead the choir, play the piano, lead the singing, direct the children's music, play the children's music, play the piano for the choir...off and on since I was 16. I don't mind it. I enjoy music. And I enjoy serving.
Sometimes, I would like to do more. I have had a few callings here and there that have not involved music...and I have LOVED them.
So, a few months ago, a full-time missionary for our church who was visiting our home put the bug into my ear about serving as ward missionary...which means serving a mission here in our own ward, or neighborhood. I started to get really excited, I mean pants-on-fire-excited about the prospect of being able to do this. On Easter, I got my wish and was called to serve as a ward missionary.
Can I tell you how much I am loving this? My missionary companion, Amy Gray, and I are having the time of our lives. There is SO much to do. We have a mission leader in our ward who has caught fire with the missionary work available in our ward...our bishop (ward leader) has caught the fire...the other leaders of the other groups in our ward have caught the fire. I feel like we get to eat, drink and breath missionary work, without leaving the country for 2 years. What could be more fun than that!
I still have my other assignments as ward organist and choir pianist, but am SO thrilled to be a part of something that I am becoming so passionate about. My parents are both amazing missionaries. They have been for most of their lives. They lead their lives with love, example, and a desire to share the gospel that they love with all they come in contact with.
Uh, can I be like them when I grow up?
This opportunity is a least helping me get my foot in the door to at least try!
Anyway, fun stuff ahead. Just thought I'd share!
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8 comments:
I'm glad you have this calling and you will be terrific with all your enthusiasm and spirit.
I am excited for you that sounds like a lot of fun! When I grow up can I be like you? :)
Wow way to go! It's so cool that you are so excited about it and doing so much. I wish you luck and and so glad you get to do something ELSE besides music :), which of course you are very good at.. I always think being a ward missionary would be very intimidating. I'm impressed at your enthusiasm and desire to serve in this way... They are lucky to have you!
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Hello Friend,
What a perfect calling for you...just one more thing you will be amazing at!!!
That is awesome!! I'm so glad your are getting to serve in other capacities. You are incredibly talented and can do EVERYTHING! soooo cool!
That's great! I hope you are enjoying it. I loved that calling- definitely one of my favorites. How cool you get a companion! We had sisters in our ward so I just went out with them (which was every chance I could). Enjoy!
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