Nope, I'm not looking for hairs on the palms of my hands (VERY old joke), I'm trying to describe the sudden flurry of bookings that landed on my desk today.
Now, I know that this is because we all enjoy a bargain AND pennies are kind of tight given the state of the economy etc. etc. lots of lovely people are taking advantage of the early booking discount this year... it's really great.
What is also suggests to me is something I already know - we Baptist Christians do seem to leave things to the last minute... well, I suppose I can really only speak for myself... I wonder how many envelopes my postie will bring tomorrow?
Thing is, this event organising, I just can't leave everything 'til later. If I did, I'd be buried under a mountain of forms, receipts, cheques, used envelopes, stamps for recycling with BMS World Mission, new envelopes, address labels and invoices. Oh, yes, and volunteer forms.
One of the lovely things about handling the bookings is that, by the time you all arrive on site, I'll feel as if I know you all personally - that said, please don't be too harsh if I don't remember your name, address and telephone number off by heart!
Jill
Wednesday, 30 March 2011
Thursday, 10 March 2011
144 days... and counting
I met my line manager this week in London. His message to me... "Chill."
Most of the time I am quite chilled but every now and again, I do wonder what I'm doing. Happily, I'm not responsible for LE - well, I AM responsible for doing the bits I can, but I can only do them because God equips me and it's good to remember that sometimes.
LE is is a GOD event - I hope this year's week will also be enjoyed as a good event, and one from which we can all take a little more of God's love, grace, peace and forgiveness back to our communities, whether little rural hamlets or major cities.
I'm praying already that we'll be agents of change in our world - Lord knows we need it!
In around 6 weeks we'll celebrate Easter, an event unparallelled in human history, when the God of Creation, far beyond our most imaginative imaginings, made the move to set us free from all the rubbish this existance brings. Wouldn't it be amazing if each one of us, came to LE this year with a story of something small, where being Christ in our own place made a difference?
Let's undertake to pray that God will use LE to challenge and equip us as individuals, as Baptist community and as His church to fulfil His purposes.
Shalom
Jill x
Most of the time I am quite chilled but every now and again, I do wonder what I'm doing. Happily, I'm not responsible for LE - well, I AM responsible for doing the bits I can, but I can only do them because God equips me and it's good to remember that sometimes.
LE is is a GOD event - I hope this year's week will also be enjoyed as a good event, and one from which we can all take a little more of God's love, grace, peace and forgiveness back to our communities, whether little rural hamlets or major cities.
I'm praying already that we'll be agents of change in our world - Lord knows we need it!
In around 6 weeks we'll celebrate Easter, an event unparallelled in human history, when the God of Creation, far beyond our most imaginative imaginings, made the move to set us free from all the rubbish this existance brings. Wouldn't it be amazing if each one of us, came to LE this year with a story of something small, where being Christ in our own place made a difference?
Let's undertake to pray that God will use LE to challenge and equip us as individuals, as Baptist community and as His church to fulfil His purposes.
Shalom
Jill x
Saturday, 19 February 2011
Another special note for volunteer-y types... (but anyone can read!)
I've had a call from Baptist House!!!!
The past few weeks, they've been receiving notification of new or renewed CRB checks with names they don't recognise. The only thing they could think of was that LE volunteers were sorting out their CRB's for this year.
This is GREAT news, BUT, if you do need a CRB, either new or a renewal, please could you communicate it via myself so I know who has what. I am in liaison with Didcot, but the forms don't always say Leading Edge so it would save everyone some detective work if I was able to pass on the right information :)
Thanks everyone - have a GREAT and blessed weekend
Jill
The past few weeks, they've been receiving notification of new or renewed CRB checks with names they don't recognise. The only thing they could think of was that LE volunteers were sorting out their CRB's for this year.
This is GREAT news, BUT, if you do need a CRB, either new or a renewal, please could you communicate it via myself so I know who has what. I am in liaison with Didcot, but the forms don't always say Leading Edge so it would save everyone some detective work if I was able to pass on the right information :)
Thanks everyone - have a GREAT and blessed weekend
Jill
Thursday, 17 February 2011
Eek! I think I've made my first major blooper... maybe... well, possibly...
Are you interested in volunteering to help at LE? Have you ever volunteered for LE before? If you HAVE, it's okay, I'm off the hook, you already know how things work around here... if you HAVEN'T then I've made a minor (major) error...
I should have told you how to get hold of information for new volunteers in your publicity pack... I didn't, sorry.
However, it's never too late! If you'd like to volunteer this year (and haven't done so before) you can find out all the info you need on the LE website www.baptist.org.uk/leadingedge
If you click the 'Get Involved' tab there's info about what roles are available and how to apply for them.
LE has always been well served by numerous volunteers - I can't say enough about how wonderful and appreciated they are.
If you need any more information, just drop me a note and I'll do my best to get it right!!!
Blessings
Jill
I should have told you how to get hold of information for new volunteers in your publicity pack... I didn't, sorry.
However, it's never too late! If you'd like to volunteer this year (and haven't done so before) you can find out all the info you need on the LE website www.baptist.org.uk/leadingedge
If you click the 'Get Involved' tab there's info about what roles are available and how to apply for them.
LE has always been well served by numerous volunteers - I can't say enough about how wonderful and appreciated they are.
If you need any more information, just drop me a note and I'll do my best to get it right!!!
Blessings
Jill
Saturday, 12 February 2011
It's been a while...
In fact it's been several weeks!
Life has picked up a pace and, much as I love it, it's left little time for blogging.
I hope, by now, you've received your information for this year's event. I know that some people haven't had volunteer forms in their packs - I do apologise for this, it's one hundred per cent human error (mine!) as I tried to visually amalgamate the labels on envelopes with an excel list.
If you've volunteered before and wish to do so again, please do let me know and I can make sure you have what you need.
If you volunteered in 2010, you can re-register online - there's a link on this page and on the Facebook group page. The page is set up via Googledocs and is password protected, accessible only to myself BUT, if you prefer, you can still complete and return an actual real-life-paper-form!!!
So, since I last blogged we've had a Director's meeting (see pics illustrating just how hard they work)... a major mailing - note to self... next year make sure envelopes and stamps are self-adhesive - and our first actual booking.
The programme is taking shape and exciting things are afoot. I'm off to Warwick on the 21st to see how we can liaise with the Folk Festival for a smooth handover... your prayers would be most appreciated.
Exciting times....
Life has picked up a pace and, much as I love it, it's left little time for blogging.
I hope, by now, you've received your information for this year's event. I know that some people haven't had volunteer forms in their packs - I do apologise for this, it's one hundred per cent human error (mine!) as I tried to visually amalgamate the labels on envelopes with an excel list.
If you've volunteered before and wish to do so again, please do let me know and I can make sure you have what you need.
If you volunteered in 2010, you can re-register online - there's a link on this page and on the Facebook group page. The page is set up via Googledocs and is password protected, accessible only to myself BUT, if you prefer, you can still complete and return an actual real-life-paper-form!!!
So, since I last blogged we've had a Director's meeting (see pics illustrating just how hard they work)... a major mailing - note to self... next year make sure envelopes and stamps are self-adhesive - and our first actual booking.
The programme is taking shape and exciting things are afoot. I'm off to Warwick on the 21st to see how we can liaise with the Folk Festival for a smooth handover... your prayers would be most appreciated.
Exciting times....
Look at all those notes and laptops... hard-working and good-looking... LE Directors at work!
Sunday, 30 January 2011
Non-campers... don't be put off, there are options!
I know that not everyone is keen on life under canvas, even for less than a week (my husband being one of them these days) so I've been doing a bit of research.
Warwick is FULL of guest houses... I've even made up a list of those from the local Tourist Board or you can visit their page here Visit Warwick
So if you'd like to visit LE this year there are options! Don't miss out just because a roll-mat and sleeping bag don't appeal to you, there are special rates on the booking forms for people staying off-site.
On a somewhat different note, how about visiting the LE facebook page and catching up with friends old and new... plan your stay together or share stories and hopes for this year.
It's a bit sad to see the page so underused and I really don't want to have to talk to myself any more than I already do!
Jill
Warwick is FULL of guest houses... I've even made up a list of those from the local Tourist Board or you can visit their page here Visit Warwick
So if you'd like to visit LE this year there are options! Don't miss out just because a roll-mat and sleeping bag don't appeal to you, there are special rates on the booking forms for people staying off-site.
On a somewhat different note, how about visiting the LE facebook page and catching up with friends old and new... plan your stay together or share stories and hopes for this year.
It's a bit sad to see the page so underused and I really don't want to have to talk to myself any more than I already do!
Jill
Wednesday, 26 January 2011
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