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| |  Posted 6/7/2007 7:27:38 AM | |
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| | Hey gang! Ok My VBS Friends- I got a difficult worker-who keeps undermining my role. This person is talented, however when I suggest revisions form what the book says to cut on time, add a presentation for the missions announcements etc...she goes a little freaky on me. I think it's pride issues and she is starting to believe she is in complete charge. It's two weeks away, and we all know how tired we get. With 2 weeks until launch-I just don't want her to catch me on a moment and I snap. There are alot of underlying issues with her and I want to minister to her as well as the kids and families who come to VBS You are all the best and I know you are praying for me, as I am for you this summer. |
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| | | Posted 6/7/2007 12:54:21 PM | |
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| | Try having a meeting with her (and other main VBS staff) just to go over the schedule of the week so that you are both on the same page. If you are both understanding the event differently, there could be a chance of a frustration moment or two. I also like to present a solution when presenting a challenge because things get done quicker for me, however, there are many people who can not handle change and feel they are pushed into something when the solution is presented so quickly. When offering a change, first present the challenge; "I would like to give a presentation on the mission project but do not want this to cause us to spend too much time in the opening or closing." Then ask for help, "Can you help me figure out how we can rearrange the opening or closing to include this and not go over our timeline?" Offer your solution without it sounding final, "I was thinking about cutting a few minutes off the music time (one or two songs) but would like to have your input on that." Most people just need the opportunity to know that their input is welcome. You can also check with the craft station to see if they have an evening that the craft will be quicker than time allotted and you can do the presentation at those times? You are correct that patience is the key. Your co worker wants to feel involved in all areas of VBS and though it will take more time, you may have to go the slow route with her to give her time to think about a needed change. Keep your smile on and work hard at keeping things objectable. Once it gets personal it is much harder to work through.
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| | | Posted 6/9/2007 4:28:38 AM | |
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| Praying for patience all around! Every year I have very little patience leftover especially for my kids and husband. So I will be lifting everyone, their families, VBS staff and programs up in prayer.
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| | | Posted 6/9/2007 9:19:24 PM | |
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| I can tell you that "tribulation worketh patience." I know VBS must really be one of the most hatd things by Satan. But with God's grace we will all get through and God will really bless all the VBS's..some have already given awesome reports and I know that He is helping me. I say all this now and my VBS starts the18th and I will probably be on here venting and saying "I WILL NEVER DO IT AGAIN... haha
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| |  Posted 6/11/2007 10:56:39 PM | |
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| | Well, our prayers are working friends...she is calm. I do not feel the pressure I was feeling last week. It's nice to know there are others lifitng you up in prayer who truely understand what in the world we are going through. You guys ROCK! Love, Jen |
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