Happy Easter (and spring) to all! Christ is risen! Alleluia!This was my first time really experiencing Holy Week as someone in pastoral ministry. When I worked as a youth director I didn't really have any extra responsibilities during Holy Week so I was still able to reflect and worship as I had every other year. This year was a little different. But I was determined to still be able to observe Holy Week and worship as I usually would as much as possible. It was a little difficult, because I did have to preach on Maundy Thursday and had many other responsibilities for worship leadership. I knew I would likely be putting in more than 40 hours, so I made sure to take time for myself, and worked a little less during time slots I normally would, because of all the extra time at church toward the end of the week. I think I was pretty successful at performing my leadership tasks and still being able to reflect on the meaning of the days and worship. I hope, whether you had tasks to do or not, that you were able to do the same!
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Dude, that's awesome! I'm really glad that I also seemed to accomplish giving myself enough breaks that I didn't feel utterly wiped. I did get a little tired at the end of the two easter services, but it had already been a long day, so that is understandable. I totally hear what you are saying about not feeling Easter as much as in past years. It's going to take some getting used to not being a parishoner during those holy times, but I figure I am given a lot of strength through sharing the Gospel with others, and building relationships with them, that it's a win. :) I miss you!
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