Playtime squared

It used to be that when I get some free time, I play with my first born Z. But now, I need twice the energy and time – because our baby Z2 is growing real quick and is now demanding play time as well. Not that I am complaining but it just shows how important it is that I have available time for the both of them. Oh and not to mention that my wife wants some quality time as well. Lord give me the strength, energy and time to fulfill my duties for my family, hone my skills and be productive all within the same day! Still I am grateful for these two little gifts that God has put under my care.

Mentoring the mentor

Having been an introvert for most of my life, it was a surprise for me how I fared well and stayed long as a manager. In a position where I deal with people in the office almost everyday, making sure people do what they are supposed to do, and making sure they are happy, I didn’t see myself being in this type of job. It was of sheer necessity that I took it, as it offers better pay. I did get leadership positions when I was younger, but I wasn’t too fond of it.

Still I guess it is a good thing because people wanted to be part of my team. Although some of my colleagues and co managers may think otherwise – front line people have stayed longer with my team, and members of other teams have been approaching me, hoping to be a part of my team. I wonder what I did right – because I was getting frustrated from time to time when I was not getting the results I wanted. But now looking back I understood that it was not me that was doing the teaching it was the people under me that taught me.

I have learned priceless lessons from their stories. Although it was supposed to be for work – I made sure I get to take home important leanings every time I spend time with my team. I have come to understand the importance of bonding and friendship. I saw problems that I have not even encountered, needs, family problems, love life issues – basically everything under the sun! And it’s like I was living life through their stories – genuinely learning from them!

At first I thought I was the one mentoring these people whom God has by his grace allowed to be under my supervision, in the end I understand that they too taught me and formed me into who I am right now. And with that I want to say thank you to everyone who has been part of Team Sander. See you around!

49th Church Anniversary Preparations

I haven’t even been a musical director for a year and I am already faced with a difficult assignment. I was to head the program committee for our church’s coming 49th anniversary! At first I knew it was hard, and I just recently came back and held a position. I’m not sure if people will accept my ideas and I was not confident. Still I accepted the challenge regardless of how I thought or felt. As we started to brain storm – the idea came to us to have a “Heaven” theme for this year’s anniversary. We wanted to have costumes and designs and music that will make the congregation feel that they are in heaven.

At first I was skeptical, even though it was an idea that came from me, I was doubting and thought that it will just be a mediocre affair. However, with the help of the Holy Spirit’s guidance – everyone did their part so well that I felt so overwhelmed! I wasn’t expecting much with the costumes but it turned out really nice, the same with the design and the overall program. Everything was far above what I expected. And now that the event is nearing the pressure is on to make sure that the music will be as heavenly as the design and costumes. I am glad because I know He will help us and the angels will sing with us on our Anniversary and it will be a start of a powerful and anointed year for our church.