School Daze

Yeah I know...tacky title....but somehow it just seems to fit. Well my first week of the semester is almost over. I am picturing the vast amount of work ahead of me. I see the commitments I have made to friends and allies. I look at time commitments made to the the church. And all I can say is ......AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!..............help.

I am seriously considering no longer tutoring at least for this semester. This is a painful decision for me....I don't think that I am giving them my best anymore and I am starting to become resentful of the time spent there. I know this is a selfish attitude...but I think it is time to move on. My only regret is that I am really starting to make some connections with some of the kids.(sigh)

Anyway new challenges await....Alpha is coming up...Mr. Cannell is formulating plans for the new Church....I have school to concentrate on ...and I need to make sure I have time for Erica.

Needless to say that I have been doing some thinking about what is important in my life.....I think I will probably be exploring this in a bit more detail both in my blog and privately.

Ok I have been thinking about my visit to the Evanston Vineyard. I was really impressed. I particularly liked how they did communion. Everyone was allowed to get up on thier own and say thier own prayers over the communion elements. I saw people praying singlely and in groups...I say couples praying very intensly together. I think it made the communion and intensely personal and edifying experience for everyone.

I would have to admit that I was a little skeptical of meeting in a school auditorium( sorry Jeff) but once the service started the trappings seemed to melt away and I became so focused on the worship that it really didn't matter where I was. I do have to say that the sloping floor played havoc with my ankles and knees... but that is my own problem. Anyway I found it to be an overall great experience......I hope they are able to keep up the good work.