Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2007/04/05
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]On Apr 5, 2007, at 6:49 AM, Jeff S. Matsler wrote: > I don't know how your church's process works, but I know this > system can be nerve-wracking To say the least. Mine have been wracked for several months now. I'm on the short list for three congregations now, and got a phone call last night for an interview on the 23rd of this month. But, the process has to be worked through, and that takes months. > . I just keep telling myself that ultimately a force larger than > ourselves is guiding us and like Phillip's hippy friend said - > we'll always have what we need when we need it. > So far I haven't gone hungry. I've been doing "supply" work, but that doesn't pay much, as you know. I called the power company yesterday and persuaded them not to turn off my power! I was offered the full-time short term position this past week, at the church I where I was doing weekly supply. It's an ideal situation, in terms of my plans....three month contract with full salary and benefits, automatically renewable, with two week termination notice clause. > Is yours an appointment, or does your congregation hire / select > you? Personally, I don't know which would be better/ worse Our process is by congregational selection, and I don't know which would be better or worse, either. > . Good luck and keep us updated on your progress. I for one, will > be waiting to hear that you have been connected with the right > congregation in a setting that blesses both you & your family and > the people to which you minister. > > Jeff M And, good luck to you in your search, and in your plans for your studies. Keep me posted. Peace, Ken ----------------------------------- The Rev. Kenneth Frazier Connecticut Conference, United Church of Christ ---------------------------------- Current Leica Photography (PESO): http://gallery2.leica-users.org/v/kennybod/ Home Page: http://homepage.mac.com/kennybod/