I Am Now A Solo Artist

Most of you know that I worked at our church, Christ Community Church, for two years before we moved to North Myrtle Beach a month ago. We had a large staff for our church of 1,500-2,000 attenders. I was part of a group. There was always someone who could answer my questions. One person I went to frequently was Karen F. She was one of the front office Administrative Assistants. See...."one of". There were three in the front office, one in the Kingdom Kids Pre-School office and then me in the Early Chidhood office. That is just the Admin. Assistants. That isn't counting all the Pastors or Ministry Directors. I think that there were 25 staff members plus how ever many teachers there were for Kingdom Kids.

I started my new job yesterday and became very overwhelmed. I found out that I will be going solo at this new job. I will be once again working for a church (I am so thankful for this!! It feels confortable working for a church.) as an Admin. Assistant. I thought that I would be one of two Assistants in the office. Noooooo, I will be the ONLY Admin. Assistant for this church. Part of my duties incude but are not limited to putting together the weekly bulletin which is approx 10 pages, the hymn guide, which is approx. 10 pages, and the monthly mailer, which is on average 20-22 pages. I will also be the keeper of the database, put together the schedule for the volunteers (greeters, ushers, etc.) for the second service, and any other admin. stuff. I will also do weekly reports, attendance, and so much more.

Please don't feel like I am complaing...I'm not. I am just overwhelmed since I am new, and don't know their system yet. The lady that I am replacing is VERY organized and is doing a good job training me. The members that I have met so far yesterday and today are extremely nice as are the two Pastors.

I am having a quiet night tonight to try and relax a little. Ronnie has taken the kids out for a little bit so I could just rest. Boy am I overwhlemed!

Ebby Ray