PeepsII-The Hot, Sweaty Asian Strikes Back. Feb 2010. 12/2-Part 2 has begun.

[GreatBiscuit]

I stopped by to see if we had a Jordan update. Instead, I've been cracking up and trying not to wake First Lady Biscuit. Great list Winkers! Some I've seen before, some were brand new. I'm off to sleep now. Keep up the good work!

 

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[eandesmom]

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[WendyO]

Ok, this thread is getting way too hysterical!!!! From poopy wedding rings to all the church bulletin bloopers (and follow up comments pertaining...) clearly we are all just getting loopy... hee hee

Just an update - Jordan was at the Ducks' loss tonight so that's probably why he hasn't posted yet... game probably ended maybe an hour or two ago. So I'll let him post about job stuff...

Just wanted to let you know that he didn't get scared away from all the crazy talk

But it's altogether possible he's paralyzed from laughter rolling on the floor... that's probably it...

Ha ha ha ha.

 

[jordanyosh]

Chapter 44. I'm just tired.

Sorry, I was at a hockey game. Ducks lost, but looked waaay better than they did last week. So I'm hoping things start turning around quickly.

I'll go back and reply to all the posts. I just quickly browsed them and saw the word dookie and duece.... Man talk.

Thanks for all your prayers and positive thoughts. I had a good talk with the Sr Pastor today. I felt like I was able to express my opinions and desires w/o judgment. I was really not nervous once we started talking.......I know that you guys covered me with your kindness, concern and love and it definitely worked.

That said, I walked away from our conversation just exhausted. I don't know what else to do. These last 2 months have really zapped me of the joy I used to find in work and doing ministry. Should it really be this hard? Nothing was resolved which is frustrating. I still don't know what I'll be doing a few months from now. Lack of clarity makes my job very frustrating.

Anyway. I need to go to sleep because the next few days are going to be crazy work wise....

Click here for next installment.

 

[All7OfUs]

Glad you could go to the game and really enjoy it- even if they did drop the dookie. Can't win them all, well, or even any if the team name is "Ducks".

You've been zapped by real life issues. No, it's not any easier in ministry, sometimes even harder- we know. Take the Grace one day at a time; it's a gererous supply.

Guess you'll be up to your neck in construction for the next while, hopefully DIS-sing can be a nice break for you in the evenings; we do enjoy your company.

 

[Native NYer]

 

[rentayenta]

Just caught up. Sorry you are going through a trying time.

 

[Lady Lallie]

I'm glad your conversation went well but I'm sorry that things are still up in the air.

 

[englishrose47]

Good Morning Peeps !! My Ribs stil hurt fom all the laughing last night !!!

Jordan when will you know about the job nd your Feb Trip??????

 

[coteau_chick]

Awwwww Jordan I am sorry that you are having a difficult time right now.

For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord. Plans to prosper you and not to harm you. Plans to give you a future and a hope.
Jeremiah 29:11

 

[maroo]

Aw man.

I am so sorry you are struggling.

I won't requote Jeremiah 29:11 - but I think it totally applies here.


This is random and a total hijack. But years ago I was offered a youth ministry position. It seemed like a perfect fit. But I was driving down the road and really praying that God would tell me what HE wanted me to do...because although it sounded like the right thing to do...it didn't "feel" right. I begged God to tell me exactly what I should do.

He did. He told me NOT to take that job. I was not sure at the time what He wanted me to do instead - but I knew - deep inside - that I should not take that opportunity.

That decision was a trajectory change for me. If I had taken the job, my life would have gone in a different direction. Where it would have taken me...I have no idea. (I do know God would have used my decision for good at some point - that I am sure of.) But I would probably not be writing on the DIS right now. Because I would not be at my current church. And I would not know Lauren. And I would not have participated in her Make a Wish trip (which brought me here.)

It is possible that God is telling you to take the job - and that would be a trajectory change for you - but the bottom line...I guess...is to go with what you know He is telling you to do. Beg Him to close doors to help you decide. He will. He wants us to follow Him. He tries to make it easy - even though it seems so hard to us at the time. I wish He would just write it down! It took me years to learn how to hear His voice. To know that "feeling" is real. It took many bad decisions to know - opps, I sensed His voice but didn't listen and several good decisions to know that I had sensed His voice and now look what cool thing happened.

Anyway...hijack over!


Hang in there!

 

[coteau_chick]

Aw man.

I am so sorry you are struggling.

I won't requote Jeremiah 29:11 - but I think it totally applies here.


This is random and a total hijack. But years ago I was offered a youth ministry position. It seemed like a perfect fit. But I was driving down the road and really praying that God would tell me what HE wanted me to do...because although it sounded like the right thing to do...it didn't "feel" right. I begged God to tell me exactly what I should do.

He did. He told me NOT to take that job. I was not sure at the time what He wanted me to do instead - but I knew - deep inside - that I should not take that opportunity.

That decision was a trajectory change for me. If I had taken the job, my life would have gone in a different direction. Where it would have taken me...I have no idea. (I do know God would have used my decision for good at some point - that I am sure of.) But I would probably not be writing on the DIS right now. Because I would not be at my current church. And I would not know Lauren. And I would not have participated in her Make a Wish trip (which brought me here.)

It is possible that God is telling you to take the job - and that would be a trajectory change for you - but the bottom line...I guess...is to go with what you know He is telling you to do. Beg Him to close doors to help you decide. He will. He wants us to follow Him. He tries to make it easy - even though it seems so hard to us at the time. I wish He would just write it down! It took me years to learn how to hear His voice. To know that "feeling" is real. It took many bad decisions to know - opps, I sensed His voice but didn't listen and several good decisions to know that I had sensed His voice and now look what cool thing happened.

Anyway...hijack over!


Hang in there!

Awesome advice. I agree totally with asking God to close doors and open the ones he wants open. I pray that all the time. God says, if we trust Him with all our hearts and don't lean on our own understanding He will direct our paths. Ask Him to make His way revealed to you. I know you will be fine Jordan.

 

[Jenvenza]

Big hugs and I hope you are having a better day today!

 

[jordanyosh]

You should absolutely do breakfast! It's my favorite meal of the day! Try Boma for breakfast one morning, or see if you can get your butt to the Poly and try Kona Cafe. OMG I wanted to eat there every morning.

i wanna mos def eat tonga toast!!!!!

Hey Jordan,

I'm sorry for all the chaos you are having to deal with.

I hope that you have the blessing of wisdom to make the right choice for you...

btw...are you sure those cookies weren't filled with buttercream?...

buttercream...that's what it is!!!!!!

thanks for the kind words.

a little humor for the day...

You're crazy...in a good way.

 

[jordanyosh]

Cherie I paid my deposit today, added insurance , asked for standard room not preferred and requested 1st floor 50"s lakeside !!!

Now I have to start a new PTR!!!

I'm late but good luck today Jordan! I hope you are happy with whatever decision you make! (And I agree that you would be excellent at the new job, but I also know from experience that being good at something doesn't necessarily make it the right job for you....)

Thanks for the good wishes....it definitely helped.

I just got caught up.... Waiting to hear what you decided on.

Hopefully you take the job, with them knowing you have a vacation planned that you cannot change.

The vacation didn't even get mentioned...didn't get that far.

 

[jordanyosh]

I'm finally caught up. I missed a little over 24 hours and lots of twists and turns. What a day! I'm just going to echo what everyone else has said, go with your heart. But I also hope they take your vacation into consideration, but it wouldn't be the end of the world either. I personally think you would be great with the youth.

So. . . any news yet?

I feel okay this morning. again tired. this week is a busy week....

Oh no!

It was funny. I was in my own dream kind of as a spectator. I remember laughing when I heard people chanting that. Funny though, I didn't see you just heard your name being chanted.

So sorry you're having to make that type of decision, Jordan, and hoping that maybe they can work with you on the vacation thing. Just remember what they say about one door closing and another opening..(Ok..not too helpful, I know, but the thought is there). At any rate, keeping you in my thoughts today..

Thanks Amanda...I think having everyone's support made talking to the Sr Pastor much easier.

How fun for all of you! I'm going to be looking forward to the TR for sure! I'm desparately trying to catch up. I fell asleep with my finger on the down arrow while reading about people falling asleep... and I missed some pages I think.

I fell asleep trying to do the update last night. I can relate.

 

[eandesmom]

Thanks for all your prayers and positive thoughts. I had a good talk with the Sr Pastor today. I felt like I was able to express my opinions and desires w/o judgment. I was really not nervous once we started talking.......I know that you guys covered me with your kindness, concern and love and it definitely worked.

That said, I walked away from our conversation just exhausted. I don't know what else to do. These last 2 months have really zapped me of the joy I used to find in work and doing ministry. Should it really be this hard? Nothing was resolved which is frustrating. I still don't know what I'll be doing a few months from now. Lack of clarity makes my job very frustrating.

Dealing with lack of clarity requires giving up any idea of control and that's hard, really really hard. It requires faith and letting go and it's hard, frustrating even if we know we should be able to just have faith and trust that it will work out.

I am so sorry you are feeling that your joy has been zapped.

Should it be this hard? Only you can answer that. Maybe. Maybe it is this hard for a reason that you cannot see yet. Or maybe it shouldn't be that hard and that itself is telling you something. Lots of and lifting up going on here, all I can suggest is that if you can try to isolate what zapped the joy, and what could bring it back, it might give you personal clarity even if those around you have none.

I could be way off here but I sense you do know what you want but don't have confidence in that gut instinct yet, or at least enough to act on it. Trust Him, and trust yourself. At the end of the day neither will let you down.

 

[PrincessV]

Chapter 44. I'm just tired.

I'm sorry this is so hard - hang in there and follow your heart!

 

[jordanyosh]

Wow! I really missed alot. I'm anxious to see how today went. I'm sure you made a good decision. You would be a great Youth director.

I don't envy you having to supervise a construction project. I had to plan the doctor's office when we were building a new one. Every time I started something, someone wanted a decision on something. You would think we had already talked about everything, but apparently not.

Thanks Tammie

I have to be at work tomorrow at 6:30am.....

these are pretty funny.........



Don't let worry kill you - let the church help.


Thursday night - Potluck supper. Prayer and medication to follow.


Remember in prayer the many who are sick of our church and community. Smile at someone who is hard to love. Say "hell" to someone who doesn't care much about you.


For those of you who have children and don't know it, we have a nursery downstairs.


The rosebud on the alter this morning is to announce the birth of David Alan Belzer, the sin of Rev. and Mrs. Julius Belzer.


This afternoon there will be a meeting in the South and North ends of the church. Children will be baptized at both ends.


Tuesday at 4:00 pm there will be an ice cream social. All ladies giving milk will please come early.


Wednesday the ladies liturgy will meet. Mrs. Johnson will sing "Put me in my little bed accompanied by the pastor."


Thursday at 5:00 pm there will be a meeting of the Little Mothers Club. All ladies wishing to be "Little Mothers" will meet with the Pastor in his study.


This being Easter Sunday, we will ask Mrs. Lewis to come forward and lay an egg on the altar.


The service will close with "Little Drops of Water." One of the ladies will start quietly and the rest of the congregation will join in.


Next Sunday a special collection will be taken to defray the cost of the new carpet. All those wishing to do something on the new carpet will come forward and do so.


The ladies of the church have cast off clothing of every kind. They can be seen in the church basement Saturday.


A bean supper will be held on Tuesday evening in the church hall. Music will follow.


At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What is Hell?" Come early and listen to our choir practice.


The Scouts are saving aluminum cans, bottles and other items to be recycled. Proceeds will be used to cripple children.


Ladies Bible Study will be held Thursday morning at 10. All ladies are invited to lunch in the Fellowship Hall after the B.S. is done.


The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday morning.


Low Self Esteem Support Group will meet Thursday at 7 p.m. Please use the back door.


The pastor will preach his farewell message, after which the choir will sing, "Break Forth Into Joy."


A songfest was hell at the Methodist church Wednesday.


The eighth graders will be presenting Shakespeare's Hamlet in the Church basement Friday at 7p.m. The Congregation is invited to attend this tragedy.


Weight Watchers will meet at 7 pm at the First Presbyterian Church. Please use large double door at the side entrance.


Mrs. Johnson will be entering the hospital this week for testes.


Please join us as we show our support for Amy and Alan who are preparing for the girth of their first child.


The Lutheran Men's group will meet at 6 PM. Steak, mashed potatoes, green beans, bread and dessert will be served for a nominal feel.


The Associate Minister unveiled the church's new tithing campaign slogan last Sunday: "I Upped My Pledge - Up Yours."


Our next song is "Angels We Have Heard Get High."


Eight new choir robes are currently needed, due to the addition of several new members and to the deterioration of some older ones.


The senior choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir.


The outreach committee has enlisted 25 visitors to make calls on people who are not afflicted with any church.


Evening massage - 6 p.m.


The audience is asked to remain seated until the end of the recession.


Ushers will eat latecomers.


The third verse of Blessed Assurance will be sung without musical accomplishment.


The Rev. Merriwether spoke briefly, much to the delight of the audience.


During the absence of our pastor, we enjoyed the rare privilege of hearing a good sermon when J.F. Stubbs supplied our pulpit.


Next Sunday Mrs. Vinson will be soloist for the morning service. The pastor will then speak on "It's a Terrible Experience."


Due to the Rector's illness, Wednesday's healing services will be discontinued until further notice.


Stewardship Offertory: "Jesus Paid It All"


The music for today's service was all composed by George Friedrich Handel in celebration of the 300th anniversary of his birth.


The concert held in Fellowship Hall was a great success. Special thanks are due to the minister's daughter, who labored the whole evening at the piano, which as usual fell upon her.


22 members were present at the church meeting held at the home of Mrs. Marsha Crutchfield last evening. Mrs. Crutchfield and Mrs. Rankin sang a duet, The Lord Knows Why.


Today's Sermon: HOW MUCH CAN A MAN DRINK? with hymns from a full choir.


Hymn 43: "Great God, what do I see here?"
Preacher: The Rev. Horace Blodgett
Hymn 47: "Hark! an awful voice is sounding"


(During the minister's illness) GOD IS GOOD.
Dr. Hargreaves is better.


The 1997 Spring Council Retreat will be hell May 10 and 11.


Pastor is on vacation. Massages can be given to church secretary.


Bertha Belch, a missionary from Africa will be speaking tonight at Calvary Memorial Church in Racine. Come tonight and hear Bertha Belch all the way from Africa.


Ladies, don't forget the rummage sale. It's a chance to get rid of those things not worth keeping around the house. Don't forget your husbands.


The peacemaking meeting scheduled for today has been canceled due to a conflict.


Next Thursday there will be tryouts for the choir. They need all the help they can get.


Barbara remains in the hospital and needs blood donors for more transfusions. She is also having trouble sleeping and requests tapes of Pastor Jack's sermons.


Irving Benson and Jessie Carter were married on October 24 in the church. So ends a friendship that began in their school days.


Attend and you will hear an excellent speaker and heave a healthy lunch.


The cost for attending the Fasting and Prayer conference includes meals.


The sermon this morning: "Jesus Walks on the Water."
The sermon tonight: "Searching for Jesus."


Youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 pm in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King.


Miss Charlene Mason sang "I Will Not Pass This Way Again," giving obvious pleasure to the congregation.


Please place your donation in the envelope along with the deceased person you want remembered.


The church will host an evening of fine dining, superb entertainment, and gracious hostility.


This evening at 7 pm there will be a hymn sing in the park across from the Church. Bring a blanket and come prepared to sin.


The senior choir invites any member of the congregation who enjoys sinning to join the choir

where do you find this stuff.