Talk about weird weeks. I'm feeling a little raw, so this may be quick and hopefully painless.
Train & Multiply
After spending very little time on Japanese last week, I knew I needed to maximize my time this week. I was able to get through a few booklets, but the world seemed to be conspiring against me.
We're also trying to get the app and language download program working. Clockwork it is not, however. Sometimes it seems like every time we change something in the code, the whole thing crashes. It's definitely using some different brain muscles.
We also presented an overview of T&M on Monday afternoon for the folks in OMS. A lot of people sort of know about what we do, but this was an opportunity to really dig in and see what the booklets are all about.
Chapel
No chapel on Tuesday. A former president, Dr. Wesley Duewel, passed away last week, and his funeral was Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was streamed live so that people who stayed in the office (which was about four of us) or people around the world could pay their respects.
Chapel on Thursday was a message from Steve Christner, our director of Missionary and Family Life. He spoke about the two lost sons - what most people know as the parable of the prodigal son. He pointed out that both sons were equally lost; the prodigal is just the most obvious. It was important to realize that we need to be on our guard against seeing our service as a duty that is to be endured instead of enjoyed.
Other Projects
On Wednesday, I was invited to join the Communications department for a retreat. We went through team dynamics using the Birkman, talked about future projects, and just generally had a great time.
And that's my week. There's been some stuff going on outside of work, but I can't really talk about it yet. Not sure if I ever will.
Anyway.
Train & Multiply
After spending very little time on Japanese last week, I knew I needed to maximize my time this week. I was able to get through a few booklets, but the world seemed to be conspiring against me.
We're also trying to get the app and language download program working. Clockwork it is not, however. Sometimes it seems like every time we change something in the code, the whole thing crashes. It's definitely using some different brain muscles.
We also presented an overview of T&M on Monday afternoon for the folks in OMS. A lot of people sort of know about what we do, but this was an opportunity to really dig in and see what the booklets are all about.
An example of the Generational Cycle
and how T&M booklets fit into the process.
Chapel
No chapel on Tuesday. A former president, Dr. Wesley Duewel, passed away last week, and his funeral was Tuesday afternoon. The funeral was streamed live so that people who stayed in the office (which was about four of us) or people around the world could pay their respects.
Chapel on Thursday was a message from Steve Christner, our director of Missionary and Family Life. He spoke about the two lost sons - what most people know as the parable of the prodigal son. He pointed out that both sons were equally lost; the prodigal is just the most obvious. It was important to realize that we need to be on our guard against seeing our service as a duty that is to be endured instead of enjoyed.
Other Projects
On Wednesday, I was invited to join the Communications department for a retreat. We went through team dynamics using the Birkman, talked about future projects, and just generally had a great time.
And that's my week. There's been some stuff going on outside of work, but I can't really talk about it yet. Not sure if I ever will.
Anyway.
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