Or perhaps that should be 'care taking' in the sense of clearing up from yesterday and putting out the chairs, setting up the sanctuary and all those little jobs that need to be done to make the building look right for the morning services.
Doing it today is a real pain in the back (literally) as I picked up a solitary chair and, as I moved it, have done something that makes turning an interesting experience! Think I'll have to be a bit careful and avoid leaping about during the service.
The best bit of Sunday mornings comes when someone or other will make the odd remark about how something isn't in the right place or comment on the positioning of the chairs or such like. These days I point out that there is always room at eight o'clock on a Sunday morning for anyone else to come and help move things around. Sadly thought this is never their calling :-)
Yesterday we unveiled a Jubilee mural which we have been co-ordinating with a number of other bodies and people. Some are names on the paper and others, like the head teacher of our local infants school and the Guiding lady, are there and doing the stuff with a vengeance as they come alongside and support our Pioneer Minister.
The weather was pretty awful but the event was rewarding and fun (I'll post pictures some time today as time permits), just like Church being at the centre of community should be.
And so on to an encounter with Ezekiel (17: 24 - 24, a trip to Corinthian (1 Cor 5: 6 - 17) and a bit of seed sowing with Mark (4: 26 - 34)
Happy Father's day to those so inclined (or blessed) - remember it's not just a name but a job description!
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