If you had your pick of the bunch, what calling would you want and why?

[Vort]

2 hours ago, Scott said:

Ward mascot

Does wearing the giant head bother you? Or is that part of the attraction?

[Vort]

38 minutes ago, MarginOfError said:

At that point, I'll be ready to be turned out to pasture (yup, I'll be 50).

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[Vort]

2 hours ago, LadyGunnar said:

I don't  know. I liked cub scouts many years ago.  It's changed so much since then. I am in nursery right now. I feel stuck. I am with my kids all the time and would have loved a small break.

Talk to your bishop. Let him know how you're feeling. You don't have to  quit outright or anything, just let him know you'd like a change and maybe some adult association.

43 minutes ago, LadyGunnar said:

They know. I was called because I was in there a lot with my son. I was trying to get him used to being in there alone. 

They have a hard time getting anyone to help in there. I have 2 little ones and it was impossible to be in class and the older one refused to go to nursery alone. I think they figured I was in there already, so why not call me to it.  I do feel like I will never get him to be okay with being alone there and he is supposed to going to sunbeams in Jan. I don't see that happening.

One of my first callings ever with my wife was in the nursery. We quickly learned that the key to making the kids okay with parental separation was NOT the "little bit at a time" method. It was the "all in" method. The children need to be left at nursery and the parents not come back until it's over. Within three weeks, the kids were fine. My experience, FWIW.

[anatess2]

1 hour ago, Iggy said:

Does your Ward now have a called greeter? If not, why don't you volunteer and show up without a calling? Our Branch has a called greeter, but we also have 4 members who show up and help him. Most times there just isn't enough room there in our tiny little hallway in front of the chapel doors. But it is great for visitors to be greeted by 5 smiling faces!

Our greeter moved to another ward.  I got a Primary calling so I use the time before Sacrament Meeting to gather supplies from the library.

[Traveler]

I have no preference for calling - except that I prefer not to be called to the so-called presidency or leadership callings - especially Bishop.  I do not mind serving as a councilor.  I would rather clean toilets than serve in "leadership" (Bishop).   I will always accept whatever the L-rd would have me do.  With extreme rare condition I would never turn down a calling.  I used to think callings are important - not so much now.  I think that being thankful and kind towards others is more important that any calling.  

I am convinced that when I die - should Christ say to me - "Well done"  It is likely not going to be because of my church callings.  But I and grateful for what others have done for me and intend to do what I can for others - but to be honest, what I have appreciated the most concerning those that serve in callings - is not so much that they do a great job of it but that they love and serve G-d and their fellow man much more than to serve any particular calling.   

 

The Traveler

[Lost Boy]

I would be the audio visual specialist.  

The members generally enjoy me as a teacher.  I seem to have a knack for getting a good discussion going...  I attribute it to my lack of desire to speak.  Introduce a topic, get it going in a certain direction and then ask questions that make 'em thing a bit.  I get bored with standard sunday school answers and prefer to ask questions that bring in life experiences of the members.  It keeps members far more interested.  I think it brings the spirit a lot more....  And I don't have to talk as much.  

That said, I am a total introvert and prefer not to be in front of everyone.  I would make a terrible bishop.  I feel I would be far too easy on the members when forgiveness is required and probably too harsh when they are asking for something that they really don't need my help with.

[MarginOfError]

3 hours ago, Traveler said:

I have no preference for calling - except that I prefer not to be called to the so-called presidency or leadership callings - especially Bishop.     

This is something I don't understand. I think being a bishop looks like great fun! I'd love to do it.

That said, this time last year when we were told a new bishop would be called "soon," the Executive Secretary looked at me and said, "Are you ready?" This is the conversation that ensued.

MOE: They won't call me.

ES: Why not?

MOE: Because the should call me.

ES: *confused stare*

MOE: And the fact that I can say that with a straight face is disqualifying.

[LadyGunnar]

6 hours ago, Traveler said:

You are a great prospect for ministering - Let you RS know how you feel.  It is best to get to know members outside of church anyway.  You can both minister and be ministered to.   I remember when the wife and I were young we organized a group and would take turns watching kids (for free) while others went to the temple and other social things.  We became life long friends that have lasted long past ward divisions and moving.  Even our kids were friends because they were together for our adult stuff.  I had a son fly from SLC to Seattle to take a girl to her Jr Prom because she was not asked.  Also we had families plain their yearly vacations to come spend time with us after we moved - They joined us white water rafting and camping.  Best friends ever.

 

The Traveler

We moved to utah from Seattle area. People know me because of my oldest.  He was the only deacon in the ward.  There a few people in our ward our ages. Most of very young or much older.  I had great friends in our last ward. I miss that. I don't see that ever happening here. The RS pres didn't even know I was in her ward. Talking to her won't help.

[LadyGunnar]

7 hours ago, Vort said:

Talk to your bishop. Let him know how you're feeling. You don't have to  quit outright or anything, just let him know you'd like a change and maybe some adult association.

One of my first callings ever with my wife was in the nursery. We quickly learned that the key to making the kids okay with parental separation was NOT the "little bit at a time" method. It was the "all in" method. The children need to be left at nursery and the parents not come back until it's over. Within three weeks, the kids were fine. My experience, FWIW.

My son sobbed and was hysterical for 5 minutes straight. The leaders refused to keep him any longer.  They won't keep crying kids for more than 5 minutes.  They have 3 leaders for 18 kids. It just won't work.

[Traveler]

4 hours ago, LadyGunnar said:

We moved to utah from Seattle area. People know me because of my oldest.  He was the only deacon in the ward.  There a few people in our ward our ages. Most of very young or much older.  I had great friends in our last ward. I miss that. I don't see that ever happening here. The RS pres didn't even know I was in her ward. Talking to her won't help.

We moved from Seattle to Utah as well.  I was in the Bishopric in Seattle but when we moved to Utah it was 1 1/2 years before I was even called to be a home teacher.   Not really sure why but establishing friends takes a lot longer in Utah.  Perhaps it was because I travel a lot - I am gone at least one week per month minimum - sometimes I am gone for 5 or 6 weeks at a time.  The wife and I are empty nesters now and should downsize from our house but we have grown so close to all our neighbors we just do not feel like starting over again.   Hang in there - and do not worry that you seem invisible.  If you pay attention someone will appreciate it when you notice them.

 

The Traveler

[Anddenex]

Primary teacher - 8 to 10 year olds.