My Job

After hearing that I'm a Program Director, the most common question asked is, "So what do you do all day at work?" My most common answer is just a smile. =) Either my job is still too new to have an 'average day of work' or there simply is no such thing. Some days I put up/take down Christmas trees, other days I sit at my computer and send emails all day. Today, I kicked up my feet, sipped my hot chocolate, watched the snow fall outside and read a book. To be fair, it was a book about using the Prayer Labyrinth and it was a very helpful resource for an upcoming program! Sometimes my work isn't even done at work! As every good activity leader knows, it's important to have actually done the activity before trying to lead it. Soooo, sometimes in the evening, I practice my programs! I've made Rice Krispy Monsters, Candles and others from the comfort of my own home. And this all is just the tip of the iceberg of my daily work.

Every now and then I'll work on weekends too. Sometimes that means belaying for a group that wants to use our climbing wall, sometimes it means greeting groups and making sure they have everything they need. On hosting weekends I get to make a welcome speech and carry my cell phone with me 24/7. But mostly I get to eat the meals. =)

And then there are Program Days/Weekends. These are my favorites. This is why I sit at my desk and email people all day long. This is why I plan, print, edit, daydream and practice. This is where the fun comes in. No matter what type of program it is, I enjoy it! I love seeing a group of people come together for a common reason and enjoy God's play ground, if even for the weekend. It's great fun. My most favorite types of programs are those for youth. Ok, I don't actually know that about me yet. I haven't had a youth event as a Program Director. But that's going to change on FRIDAY!! Friday begins Winter Fest and boy am I excited!!

Here's my prayer request of the week: snow! Ok, maybe a little more than just snow. But please pray for Winter Fest, for the speaker and musicians, for the sponsors who make this possible and for the staff who don't get nearly enough credit. But most importantly, pray for the youth that are coming. This is a great chance to get God into their hearts' and souls'. This is a great chance to give their spiritual lives a good kick in the pants. This is a big weekend!!