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Ack! So I can FINALLY tell you my news....
I've been sitting
on information for like a month now, and I've only told a few people
outside my family about it. But now the secret is out. Try not to laugh
when I share it with you.
I've been asked to allow my name to
stand as a nominee for a position on the board of deacons at my church.
I am one of about 10 people being selected to serve in 3 open
positions, which will be elected on Wednesday night.
This is a huge honor. And a scary thing.
Someone
asked me today if I actually want this. I didn't really know how to
answer that question. I kind of feel like this is one of those jobs you
don't seek out. Do I want to do it? I am willing to, if the church
feels I am a good representative of our congregation. But I am not
really comfortable saying "I want this."
I am really quite
humbled and honored by the opportunity, and by the vote of confidence
my nomination gets from pastor and from the selection committee. It
would be a big deal in any church I guess, but at this church it feels
huge. If I were to be elected, I will be one of the youngest (if not
the youngest) ever. Not to mention a single woman (gasp!).
I
was talking today to someone who mentioned just how important it is to
be involved in this aspect of community life (in our church, but also
in our society). Most people who vote tend to be older. I've been going
to these annual business meetings for about 5 years now... and I can
tell you that is a true statement even at Central. Its rare to find
people my own age among the voting population. A lot of people think
it's boring, or that it doesn't impact them. We are voting on our
budget, on what happens to the camp grounds, and on another 4 year term
for our pastor.... Don't tell me those things don't impact you... Plus
three open spots on the deacon board.
I don't say this because
I want you there to vote for me, but because I want to see our
generation represented well, on the deacon board, in the voting
membership and at every function of the church. We need this generation
to step up and take it's place and to let the voices be heard. Its not
someone else's job, its ours. It's yours and mine. Its why I allow my
name to stand, though I feel most unworthy to serve our community in
this way. So, that being said, I will see you Wednesday night. Right?
P.S. Jeff Reeb is making posters and T-shirts.... "Judi in
'08" Let's rock the vote. Think I should get the rest of my blue hair
done before the vote Wednesday?? hahha!
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Wow!! What an honor for sure! It's geat to even be nominated. Yes, what a vote of confidence. That an AG would allow a woman to be nominated is major progress. (But I guess that's really OK since Beth Grant's name was voted on for Asst Supt.)
Thanks for the alert! Will be praying for God's perfect will for your entire board of deacons "team". God has so much for each of our church family's. Our church here in Portland will have a senior pastor candidate come in 2 weeks. Our board has been prayerfully at work as we all pray. Yesterday our board chairman was happy to make this announcement and they look forward to sharing the "God process" it has been.