Sunday marked a first for me. The deacon board received a anonymous letter about concerns some nameless person had with me. Apparently my honeymoon hear is over ;)
I thought I would share the four concerns they had with me to brighten your day with a good laugh. The numbered statements are their words...and then I'll add my thoughts.
1.Doesn't Pastor Zach have his own yard...Why does his dog have to poop in the church yard.
ME-If she does poop in the church yard we pick it up. Also, I was just trying to help the grass be a little bit greener for Sunday Morning service. Forgive me for trying to help ;)
2.Pastor Zach rides the bike at the gym in the morning.
ME- Is this a true/false question...Obviously this person is very observant and hates exercise. I'm very sorry I refuse to get the "Pastor Pooch"
3. The suburban was donated to the church...Why do I see Pastor Zach driving it during the day.
ME-I'm not even going to comment on that one...
4. If Zach is driving around all day the secretary has to cover for Him and how is he suppose to communicate with Pastor Reid. Does Zach not have office hours?
ME-As you, my close friends know I enjoy the occasional Joy Ride through town...I mean the Suburban has rims and a bumping sub. I was just trying to make all the other youth pastor's jealous.(Just Kidding) I don't drive the suburban for personal use.
Needless to say this letter brought me many laughs! I wish you could have read the whole thing. The deacon board was ticked about the letter and told me to not worry about anything that was written. They assured me I was doing an incredible job and not to change anything I was doing.
Do your deacon boards or LBA have policies about anonymous letter?
Here is what I'm taking from this and i hope it encourages you...
-Don't let dumb people distract or discourage you from what you are trying to do.
-You are always going to have several critics so don't feel that you must please everyone!!!
-Like it or not...people are always watching you so set an example worth
watching.
Love You Guys and Cheering You On!!!
-Zach
Monday, May 25, 2009
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