The weekly church bulletin is a unique publication. In one fail swoop it mentions who’s relative’s friend needs prayers for in-grown toenails while at the same time provides some uplifting message taken from some other bulletin of the same genere. In some cases it can be good for spreading news. Case in point. Last night my mom told me that a certain couple at church were expecting a child. She said to keep it confediental. Already having seen this week’s church bulletin, I pointed out that the announcement was already public information, so there was no need to keep it a secret. I certainly hope the office staff decided to clear it with the pregnant couple before actually publishing the news.
Our youth minister says in the bulletin that we’ll be meeting (not leaving) at 5PM for the retreat. He also says “Please be on time.” Sorta laughable. No one is ever on time for services. Why would it be different when leaving for the retreat? We’ll leave at 5:45 or 6PM even. For someone who is always on time, it is very frustrating for people to be lazy and not be on time when it hinders the group.