StrawberryFields Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 As I think back about my service within the church I have given this some careful consideration. Service is a wonderful thing in the church. Service allows us to build who we are personally as well as spiritually at times. I think about the times I have been called to speak in public in places other then the church. My family was very impressed as I was able to speak at my Aunts funeral this week. I was grateful for the opportunity to give her a tribute but I felt some confidence because of my service within the church and things I had been called to do in the past. It has been said that in order to really love someone we need to serve or sacrifice for them. I think about the times I have served with children as a teacher and I can say without a doubt that I did grow to love them. Some of my very best friends have also been people whom I have served with in the church. Originally we were bound together in service later be became bound together in friendship and love. Currently, I am serving with my husband and 3 other couples as the activities committee. Quote
Outshined Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 I teach the 5-year-olds in Primary. Originally I was supposed to assist my wife in the Nursery, but I think someone realized I'd just roll around in the floor with the babies for two hours, so I was moved "up". I was worried when I got the calling, but a friend said "Maybe they think the combat experience will come in handy." It's been a great calling, and I'd hate to give it up. Quote
Jason Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 I really enjoyed teaching the Gospel Doctrine class the most. But I hated Nursery. That was before I even had my own kids, and my wife and I were stuck in the Nursery. Definitely not a calling I'd want to have again. Quote
srm Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 I've always enjoyed being president of the Church. Quote
Guest lt Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 My current calling is Achievements Days !!!! I have always loved all of my callings because I have always gained something important out of each of them. But my heart will always be fond of YW, I loved to watch each of them grow and change and become closer with there heavenly father.Laureltree Quote
Lindy Posted June 24, 2005 Report Posted June 24, 2005 Past favorite....Primary! I loved having the the older kids right before they turned 12. A couple of them I had in nursery (when I first joined the church :) )....so we knew each other pretty well, and when they started acting up... I would just remind them that I saw them in diapers.... they behaved very well from then on It was nice to see them grow up and attain the different levels of responsiblity and maturity that you wished for them when they were younger. :) Quote
begood2 Posted June 25, 2005 Report Posted June 25, 2005 Service work is rewarding. One Saturday we went out to a disabled members house and put on a new roof for them. :) Quote
StrawberryFields Posted June 25, 2005 Author Report Posted June 25, 2005 These are GREAT answers and I am learning so much... Quote
Jenda Posted June 25, 2005 Report Posted June 25, 2005 A slightly off-topic question. What happens if there are not enough people in the ward to fill all the positions? Quote
StrawberryFields Posted June 25, 2005 Author Report Posted June 25, 2005 Originally posted by Jenda@Jun 25 2005, 06:40 AM A slightly off-topic question. What happens if there are not enough people in the ward to fill all the positions? I live in UT and often positions are created in order to allow willing people to serve. On the other hand, because of the lack of willing people to serve, I have seen where people take on several callings at a time.When we serve others we become more like Christ. Service also unites us with those around us...service is a blessing. Many helpers make heavy work light. Quote
Traveler Posted July 3, 2005 Report Posted July 3, 2005 Personally I enjoy teaching. It was a Sunday School teacher that first made a spiritual impression in my life. I perfer teaching youth because of their honiesty. My least favorit is leadership (presidencies). Currently I am serving at what I enjoy the least. The Traveler Quote
Guest lt Posted July 9, 2005 Report Posted July 9, 2005 I do not currently have one, but when I get one.......I know I will be blessed no matter what it is. Quote
Guest Taoist_Saint Posted July 12, 2005 Report Posted July 12, 2005 Originally posted by srm@Jun 24 2005, 09:00 AM I've always enjoyed being president of the Church. I knew that was you, Gordon! Quote
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