Jo-Lynne over at Musings of a Housewife is holding a carnival about "What I learned this week" so here goes:
I am learning about music. I know what I like, I know what makes me feel peaceful in my heart, what fills me with joy and what touches the depths of my soul. I have no idea how to pick out music for the prayer retreat I am in charge of this coming weekend at which 8 of the 11 churches in our presbytery will be coming. No, I am not have anxiety pains. Okay, just a little.
I know I am out of my league. With the help of a delightful woman named Lisa who is in charge of music at her church, we looked over the following sites to come up with a worshipful, prayerful selection:
Getty Music: In Christ Alone
Reformed Praise: By Grace Alone
From these sites, she lead me through buying and printing music for the crowd (called a lead sheet) versus the pianist who gets different music – something else I didn't know.
When you are in charge, you also learn how little you know and how much you need to rely on others. As various bouts of anxiety have set in, I would pray and realize that on that point or another, I hadn't asked my team. Sending out a request, almost immediately I would receive the answer. God has blessed me so much through the preparation of this event, I just pray the attendees will come away feeling the same.
Head over to Jo-Lynne's to link your own learning moment. CLICK HERE for the conclusion after the retreat and how I got a little distracted before the retreat when I got to meet a movie star!
That's awesome! You have put together QUITE an event. I'm just sorry I can't make it. Next year?
That's a great lesson. It can be stressful when we are out of our element. Sounds like having the right attitude and prayer really helped.
I know it will be wonderful for everyone. I just hope you'll be able to relax and enjoy it as well!
What a blessing it will be when it is all put together. Hope you have a great retreat!
What an awesome event!! Hope you enjoy yourself!
~Tidymom
Great lesson when leading a team. Include the team! I often rely on my own skills rather than the gifts God has made available to me through the other women on my team.
Thanks for this very good reminder!
That is a lot to learn… I'm sure things will turn out awesome!!
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Isn't it amazing how you can be lead to something? Good luck at your retreat!
Hi Sarah–
I've tagged you for the friendship and honest award. Please go to my site to check out what to do.
Lori
http://www.thoughtsfromthetub.blogspot.com
Praying all goes well with your event! Great lesson to learn…