Lemme Whine a Minute

Last weekend (over New Years) I was part of the leadership team for a youth retreat. I'm so frustrated about it. It wasn't that the retreat wasn't good - it was great. It wasn't because it was over New Years (though we don't want to do that again). It wasn't because I was the tech guy (I actually love doing that, you know - though we had a great guy running sound with my antiquated and completely inadequate sound system - he made the band sound really good). It wasn't my teaching (heh - it was called "A Diamond in the Poop" - no kidding - actually, I was JOKING WHEN I SUGGESTED THAT TITLE RICK...but it stuck...) I really enjoyed teaching - and hearing the guys teach - they are so talented.

I'm frustrated because while I poured all kinds of energy and resources into this event, not a single kid from my youth group went... I don't understand. It was the "big event" for December. I can get 15 kids out to go bowling or a dozen to make candy or take muffins to visit shut-ins - but to go to a retreat where they might actually experience a God moment...not a one...sigh... Well, not true, one girl wanted to go - but she didn't feel comfortable going alone. I understand, though I think she would have had a great time...

We have real commitment-phobia here at First UMC Warren. Not everyone, but quite a few - especially the youth. People don't sign up for events until the day before or the day of or they just show up...even if we needed an RSVP...sigh... Of course it's not just here - but here is where it impacts me.

Oh well...I'll get over it.

Hey, Michael - I'm told that if nobody complains about what you're doing, then what you're doing isn't effective :) Keep it up!!!