Friday, April 15, 2011
Job news
Well, I'm out. And so is my wonderful K. She was told today that they had decided not to accept her application and therefore she will only be working with the band. And that means I'm out. They are looking for a full time director of music and organist. The kicker is the person leading the charge in this is the one trying to tell us that it's not you, but.... "The new person will revitalize the music ministry of the church. because obviously we haven't been doing a good enough job. Just because we've tried 6 ways from Sunday to recruit new people and haven't gotten anyone, that must mean that we're not doing a good enough job. " All I can say is what a load of crap. Can you tell I've moved from tearful to angry. This just stinks. If only the church weren't such a good fit for the boys I'd be out of there! I still might be. Well I'd better quit before I start saying things I'll regret. I have to say Mark has been stewing all day. Those of you who know him know that he doesn't get angry about much. He's as steady as it gets, but this has him very angry. It's been on his mind all day and he just can't let it go. Not so much for my sake, but just how stupid it all is financially for the church. A church that is struggling financially has no business making decisions that will hurt the church and possibly the bottom line of the church. He wants to give M a piece of his mind about it all, but can't because of my involvement. Yikes!
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Beth, I'm sorry - I know how much you enjoyed working there. It's hard not to feel some bitterness when you've worked so hard. It's good to vent to your friends - we're rooting for you! I know that you'll move past this soon 'cause something better's on the way. We may not always agree or understand God's plan but we need to trust that he knows what best for us. As my brother reminded me once, when we say The Lord's Prayer, we recite the words ". . . thy will be done . . ." - HIS will which may not necessarily be ours. Hang in there and vent whenever you need to!!!
Beth, I am so sorry that things didn't work out ~ thought for sure that if K. applied everything would be OK. Despite what you've been told, you have done a great job with the choir! I have a great deal of respect for what you have done in poor circumstances. If the music program isn't what they think it should be, then it's only because you (and I mean all of you) weren't allowed to do your jobs ~ everything had to be approved and run past certain people who really don't have a clue as to what a church music program is all about,and yet they think that they know everything. I fear the the band and children's choirs are also on their way out ~ it is only a matter of time.
I'm so sorry Beth. It kind of sounds like they are using the music program as a scapegoat for falling attendance and that is extremely unfair. You have the right to feel angry for a little while. Anger is a step in the grief process. I will continue to pray for you.
I know a great church you can come visit. :) The boys would have two built in buddies. Just let me know.
Sorry to hear about the dissapointing decision. It sounds really frustrating!
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