Last week a member of the bishopric in our new ward came by to get to know us and extended an assignment to us. They asked us to lead the Young Men and Young Women in a choir for a sacrament program next month. Rick and I said "Yes." I figured Rick could do it better than me because he knows beats and notes and I don't really know that kind of thing. Well after we said yes we realized that the practices are going to be Wednesday nights and Rick starts school this week on Wednesdays. So... the task is now mine.
As I sit here thinking about it this morning I am so overwhelmed. I am almost in tears. How am I supposed to get in front of a group of 40 youth and be confident enough in my abilities to tell them what to do and how to do it?! Are you kidding me!!!??
My sister, Emily, is going to help teach me how to conduct a choir and hopefully she can pass on some of her confidence and knowledge to me! The Lord really does ask us to do things that are way out of our comfort zone to teach us faith in him. Although, if I can't pick it up too well I think I still might back out. *SIGH*. What do I do?
Monday, August 23, 2010
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What are you talking about?! You'll be great. I remember you used to sing in high school with someone cool like me so buck up! They're teenagers and won't notice how nervous you are.
ReplyDeleteOn the reality side of things, I'd be totally terrified too! Don't back out - you know you'll feel so guilty when you go to church on the Sunday they do the program. You should ask your sister to be your co-conductor.
GOOD LUCK!
oh don't back out you'll do great!!!!!!
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