Sunday to the Max

We knew today would be a packed service. First of all, it is communion Sunday, which always adds time to our worship. Second, we are baptizing long awaited twins! And it is almost Pastor Sherri's final Sunday with us. I questioned whether I should do thank yous for all the people who have done so much in the music realm over the past year, but if I wait until next week, I am facing another packed service and interfering with Sherri's last day with us.

I opt to mix it into today's service. I have both pins and certificates to hand out, and decide to acknowledge people as they come up to participate in worship. First the phenomenal chime choir who have made so much progress this year. I am so proud of them! They play the call to worship and afterwards I recognize and thank them.

Then at children's time, I recognize and thank the children's choir - not only the precious young ladies but also the moms who have helped out. Before the choir anthem, I call out the names of my terrific choir members who so graciously put in lots of extra time and energy learning all the music for my degree recital earlier this year. I am so thankful to them for their dedication and willingness to support me in my insanity!

What a blessing to work with such great people. Then at offertory, I recognize those who have played instruments throughout the year. A great variety of instruments and ages, all willing to step in at my request and at their request to augment our worship with their unique instrument.

I know it packs the already full service, but I don't want to wait to recognize everyone's hard work and dedication. Really, a packed service is the best time and place to say THANK YOU FOR A JOB WELL DONE!