[Teachldsseminary] OT -- Inspiration

[Marji]

Hi to Marysville, WA, where my mom lived for 20 years!

My feeling is the same as has been expressed - the sister has this calling
and should be allowed to fulfill it.
If there is some special message to be found in the singing of a particular
hymn, maybe it could be requested *in advance* and called a special musical
number.  I would feel stepped upon also if someone came behind me and
changed everything I did.  There has to be room for some give and take, but
yes, don't micromanage.  Probably it is because your dh is new that he has
energy to do this.  As time goes on, he probably will be very glad he
*doesn't* have to worry about the hymns, and always has a reliable person
who will have them outlined.

I also agree with the idea of setting out a themed schedule for her to
follow, if that is what they want.

Final analysis: most people sleep through the hymns.  Don't sweat the small
stuff.

Marji

 

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Wise and wonderful teachers,

My sweetheart asked me to throw this question out to you, to see if he could
gain some insight.  He is a member of a newly called Bishopric (about 8
weeks old).  He is the counselor over music.  He was meeting yesterday with
the Ward Music Director.  In the years that this sister has held this
position, she has never had a leader change the music on her.  As of this
last week, this has happened a number of times that the Bishop/Bishopric
Member has asked that another hymn be sung during Sacrament Meeting.  This
is shaking this sisters faith (she is a convert, and Taiwanese, so there is
a language barrier here also) -- her comment to my sweetheart was, "If I am
receiving these hymns by inspiration, why isn't the Bishop getting the same
inspiration?"  My sweetheart gave her the usual "line leaders" response, but
it didn't seem to satisfy this sister, and has caused my sweetheart to
wonder what kind of counsel he should have given her.

Any thoughts would be appreciated.  

--
Sister Jarvis
Marysville Washington EMS
20 Juniors (and 3 investigators)
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