Top 10 Reasons I'm Not the CM Director

I may or may not have said something stupid last week – to my boss of all people. I'm not sure why I am surprised because I am notorious for saying stupid things when I open my mouth. It’s that whole, “think before you speak” thing that gets me in trouble. Writing is so much easier...and editable!

Someday I will learn. {hopefully}

We were in our monthly meeting when I was giving kudos to Cathy, the children’s ministry director at our church. She, as always, did a bang-up job at putting together an egg hunt that drew an estimated 350 kids. Kids. Add family on top of that and there were a whole lot of people wandering around, looking for eggs, hoping for a prize, playing games, munching on candy, mingling, and having a great time. She deserved kudos and lots of it!

Here’s where I insert foot into mouth. As I was congratulating her, I may have said something like, “I could never do her job.” The statement is true, but probably one that should have remained in my head at the time. All I meant was that I am more of a simple girl. A wall-flower. I am the person who prefers smaller groups...much smaller. Thinking about organizing such an event makes me break out in hives and begin to hyperventilate.

Someone please hand me a paper bag.

I can teach as many people who want to listen. I can sing and dance and make myself look silly for as many people who want a good laugh {that's easy}. But please, I beg of you, do not ask me to plan, organize, and run events that make this introvert be sociable. So today, in honor of my extrovert friend, I am posting the Top 10 Reasons I'm Not the CM Director.

You would never, ever, catch me dressed up like this. Holy cow...no pun intended!

You would also not catch me wearing a mop on my head. Doesn't that make you wonder what she was like in college? Yea...me neither!

In addition to the egg hunt, the trick-or-trunk event, the bowling party, and the Christmas party (to name a few), Cathy also hosts an overnight extravaganza for the kids - and she actually looks forward to it! I usually go home to sleep in my own, comfy bed.

I wouldn't put on a bathrobe, tie it with my hubby's belt, and suddenly believe I was a black belt. She likes to get into character. I'm more mellow on stage.

She’ll be seen on stage with a rabbit, aka, her sidekick, Mrs. P...and make it all look normal! I couldn't pull that off.

Yes, she will do anything for the kids, including being clawed by a cat. I don't really like cats.

She enjoys torturing her friends. I would feel bad making my friend look like a flower using a tutu.

 

She likes messy games and activities. The messier the better! Simply put - I don't.



She will wear a Santa hat. I don't even put up a tree.

 

 

People are just drawn to her. She is enthusiastic and passionate about the ministry. She loves what she does, she loves the kids, and she loves to pour into the people who help her make it all happen. Okay, so we have a little something in common. I just might not be as outwardly enthusiastic!

I couldn’t hold a candle to Cathy…but I am eternally grateful for her and her leadership. She has been a friend, mentor, and encourager for many years and I look forward to serving alongside her for many more to come!

Who do you look up to in ministry?

Keepin’ it Real…D