Posted by genepensiero on July 3rd, 2008 in moments in ministry, nonsense
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as we’ve talked about before, my schedule is always really fluid and varied…especially on thursdays.
so, just for fun, here’s what i have (or was given) on my calendar thus far today.
9.00am - arrive at work
9.01am - call my dad (and pastor and boss) to let him know i forgot my phone today.
9.05am - start up [...]
Posted by genepensiero on April 25th, 2008 in ministry, moments in ministry
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let’s see…today i went to that funeral we talked about a few posts ago…worked on a song that luke mundy recorded here and now i’m waiting for kelly to get done subbing for the day.
the funeral wasn’t really a funeral, just a private viewing. i had hoped for a closed casket, but we don’t always [...]
Posted by genepensiero on April 24th, 2008 in ministry, moments in ministry
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welcome to moments in ministry.
so last night i was filling in for the ‘main’ teaching at our Ignite service. i also ended up filling in for our worship leader, who was in the hospital getting some treatment. not my favorite thing to do, but we were unusually short-staffed for the many components we have on [...]
Posted by genepensiero on April 23rd, 2008 in ministry, moments in ministry
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among other things…
monday was the day i talked to the guy who gave me guitar lessons for 13 years. his mom, who he has lived with for at least 40 years (i think), died last week.
tuesday was the day i visited a friend from church who is in the hospital fighting diverticulitis.
wednesday is the day [...]
Posted by genepensiero on April 15th, 2008 in know what you believe, ministry, moments in ministry
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right now at calvary hanford we are trying to take a look at as many aspects of our ministries as we can and push them to a new level of excellence, not because things are lacking, but because of this verse:
even so you, since you are zealous for spiritual gifts, let it be for the [...]
Posted by genepensiero on April 15th, 2008 in moments in ministry
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i am not a parent and i don’t read a lot of books. however, we are always trying to add new content to our bookstore here at church. also, in may we’re having a parenting class on sunday nights, so we’re looking for materials to give out.
right now i am checking through this book to [...]
Posted by genepensiero on January 7th, 2008 in ministry, moments in ministry
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we had a funeral last monday and it was a big one.
suffice it to say, this is how the first 8 minutes of the service played out:
…all the way out…
precious in the sight of the Lord is the death of His saints, good buddy.
Posted by genepensiero on November 16th, 2007 in ministry, moments in ministry
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a bit of disappointment this morning…our friend tony was back, having notgotten on his 2.41pm train (or the 5.00pm…or the 7.30pm). he was back for more money, a want of his that couldn’t be explained, nor could his absence on the north-bound amtrak the day before.
this is a hard thing. hard because i want to [...]
Posted by genepensiero on November 15th, 2007 in ministry, moments in ministry
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now, i don’t want anyone to think i am making fun of the homeless, impoverished or needy…much the opposite. i get excited about helping people who come into our offices with all sorts of physical, financial and spiritual needs. i DO think it’s funny that 95% of these situations happen on [...]
Posted by genepensiero on November 8th, 2007 in in general, moments in ministry
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i love my job. i love working at a church, spending my days supporting the work that goes on here. the interesting thing is, most people don’t realize how varied and unexpected most days are when you work at a local church…especially one with a relatively small staff (currently we employ 3 people full time [...]