Sunday, November 18, 2007

Is it a Sin to Enjoy Church?

OK, I know I'm going to rot for eternity in the fiery abyss. I know it. And what happened today was just proof.

See, today was the first day in a very long time that I actually enjoyed going to church. I even looked forward to it. I was excited about it.

Last week, My wife and I were released from primary.

That meant that today, for the first time in almost a year (Pretty much since we moved into this ward), I got to attend Priesthood meeting. I got to sit with adults! I got to speak of grown-up things.

Then, I actually made a new grown-up friend. After that, I met my wife and we sat down in the grown-up Sunday School class, where we discussed grown-up topics in a lesson I didn't have to prepare. with people who didn't need treats to behave.

Look, the kids in my class were cute. And frankly, they were mostly well-behaved. They were even fun most of the time.

But for once, it was nice to not be supervising someone. It felt great to just be a part of the discussion. It felt great to think about the things that were being taught.

I know that there is no greater call than to teach the children of Zion. I know they are our future. I know I should find joy in serving wherever the Lord calls me.

But at least for today, I'm thankful we were released.

So, for that, at least... I know I'm goin' ta hell...


MRKH
Mark Hansen
http://markhansenmusic.com

3 comments:

  1. It sounds like you enjoyed the calling while you had it. And now, you look forward to new opportunities.

    Great job! Teaching Primary is a big job. I think a little relief is certainly in order.

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  2. Hey Mark!

    Ok, I haven't talked to you in a while, and I forget how funny you are! I just have to say, been there, done that.

    This is the first year in my entire adult life that I have been to a whole year of "Grown-Up" classes at church, and it really has been so very nice.

    (I guess i will have to get some tank-tops, cuz I must be goin ta hell, too.)

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  3. Ya know, I think there'll be a lot of us there... :-)

    MRKH

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