Sunday night (February 21) is going to be a HUGE night in the Olympics. It's the first game between Canada and USA. If it is anything like tonight's game between Canada and Switzerland, its going to be intense and incredible.
I can't wait!!!
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Firsts!
This new job of mine continues to amaze me with exciting opportunities!
In September I conducted my first wedding.
This week I led my first memorial service.
Today I blessed my first prayer shawl.
In March I will take my first official credited course at theological school so that I can be licensed to do the sacraments.
In May I will work closely with my colleague and preach for two services.
I am so excited for these new challenges and learning curves and great rewards that they bring. Now I just need to wait and see what else comes my way.
In September I conducted my first wedding.
This week I led my first memorial service.
Today I blessed my first prayer shawl.
In March I will take my first official credited course at theological school so that I can be licensed to do the sacraments.
In May I will work closely with my colleague and preach for two services.
I am so excited for these new challenges and learning curves and great rewards that they bring. Now I just need to wait and see what else comes my way.
Saturday, February 13, 2010
Go God Go!
I don't think anything more could be added to this weekend. It's pretty exciting! Yesterday was the Opening Ceremonies for the Olympics. Today I will be attending a huge Chinese and Taiwanese New Year Celebration. Tonight is a Full Moon. Tomorrow is Valentine's Day. Tuesday is Shrove Tuesday and that means that Wednesday is Ash Wednesday. Both Tuesday and Wednesday signify the beginning of the Season of Lent in the Christian world.
Yesterday I was given the task of creating a saying for the church street sign. It's a small sign that we change periodically and space is limited. It has to relay a message to the world that everybody understands and at the same time highlights what is going on in our specific church. Given that so much is happening I decided to go with "Go God Go!". I think it's funny. It will be interesting to hear the comments on Sunday and see if anybody calls the church to complain...
Yesterday I was given the task of creating a saying for the church street sign. It's a small sign that we change periodically and space is limited. It has to relay a message to the world that everybody understands and at the same time highlights what is going on in our specific church. Given that so much is happening I decided to go with "Go God Go!". I think it's funny. It will be interesting to hear the comments on Sunday and see if anybody calls the church to complain...
Friday, February 12, 2010
Opening Day!
Vancouver hosts the Winter Olympics for the next 17 days and the opening ceremonies are today. I have to work tonight so I won't see the ceremonies unless I can find them online tomorrow. Many of my friends went to the rehearsal and said it was great. Apparently there is a unique version of "O Canada" so I'll be interested to hear more about that. I have other friends who are going to the ceremonies tonight. They paid $1100.00 each for their tickets. Amazing!
Sad news out of Whistler today with the death of a Luger. A huge tragedy for the country of Georgia and for the athletic community. My thoughts and prayers go to the family.
I missed seeing the Olympic torch when it came through my city and although I am not in favour of the Olympics I am putting on my patriotic hat and getting into the Canadian spirit. I will definitely have my TV on for the Men's Hockey games.
Sad news out of Whistler today with the death of a Luger. A huge tragedy for the country of Georgia and for the athletic community. My thoughts and prayers go to the family.
I missed seeing the Olympic torch when it came through my city and although I am not in favour of the Olympics I am putting on my patriotic hat and getting into the Canadian spirit. I will definitely have my TV on for the Men's Hockey games.
Sunday, February 7, 2010
Olympics
Vancouver hosts the 2010 Olympics in 5 days. Apparently this is a BIG event because it is on the news every day, all day and tomorrow is suppose to be the busiest day ever at the Vancouver International Airport. The Olympic torch is due to come through my town tomorrow afternoon and I might go and check it out. "Might" be the important word.
I am not in the Olympic spirit yet and I am not sure if I will get there however I am a proud Canadian and will cheer on the Canadian athletes as they attempt to earn medals. After all I cheer on Canadians for many things all year round.
With the Olympics coming to Vancouver I am challenged by the amount of money that has gone into hosting this two week party especially when we have a HUGE problem with homelessness, addiction and mental illness in our city. Vancouver has the poorest postal code in the country and yet we can spend millions of dollars on a sports event. As a justice-seeking, community-involved, taxpaying citizen I just don't understand it.
However my fear of feeling guilty for not experiencing the Olympics in my home town may just take over. It's a story for future years when I look back in time.
I am not in the Olympic spirit yet and I am not sure if I will get there however I am a proud Canadian and will cheer on the Canadian athletes as they attempt to earn medals. After all I cheer on Canadians for many things all year round.
With the Olympics coming to Vancouver I am challenged by the amount of money that has gone into hosting this two week party especially when we have a HUGE problem with homelessness, addiction and mental illness in our city. Vancouver has the poorest postal code in the country and yet we can spend millions of dollars on a sports event. As a justice-seeking, community-involved, taxpaying citizen I just don't understand it.
However my fear of feeling guilty for not experiencing the Olympics in my home town may just take over. It's a story for future years when I look back in time.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Catalogues
It's time to plan the balcony garden and community garden plot for 2010! In the mail today I received one of the seed catalogues I've been waiting for from a local BC company that sells organic seeds. Ironically I also received a gardening catalogue that I didn't even order. I think its a sign to get started with my planning. I can't wait! My initial thinking is to plant herbs on my balcony and veggies in the garden. It's going to be great way to once again build a sustainable garden where I can grow my own food right in my back yard.
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Full Moon?
The scheduled full moon isn't for another week and a half however after today I am convinced its happening now. It was a weird day at the office involving two individuals. The first was a man who was clearly calling intoxicated and showed up at the church this afternoon for some food assistance and totally creaped out one of my colleagues. Luckily we were a full staff today and were able to support this person. The second person called four times and was having a breakdown over the phone most likely as a result of challenges due to mental health. Luckily we didn't feel like this person was in danger so we didn't involve the police however the phone calls did consume a lot of time. Neither of the two people are connected to our church. They just live in the community and called for support. On a positive note I noticed all the daffodils blooming around my house. Spring is coming...
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