Facing a big decision..........

[Bob Wright]

For many years I've been president of my Sunday School class. I was elected one year and the following election the class voted to make me permanent president as long as I lived. As such I have often been called upon as substitute teacher.

Recently my teacher left our church and joined another in a different community. The past two Sundays we've had a substitute teacher. The Sunday School superintendent has asked me to fill in for a month or so until a new teacher is found. At the same time, I've been asked to consider taking the job permanently.

I've never felt the call to be a Sunday School teacher, though I have filled in at times. Now this proposition is set before me. I am overwhelmed at the thought, and certainly seek Divine guidance as well as sound advice from deacons and my pastor. I would be more than grateful to hear any comments from y'all on this forum, with any experience you would care to share with me.

Bob Wright

 

[gramps]

Bob, you are a good man. You have enough of life's experiences, that you can relate scripture to reality, and point out things from your perspective. Do it for awhile, and if no one else shows up that is qualified, accept the position. God Bless you.
gramps

 

[eveled]

Sounds like you already do plenty. Let somebody else step up. Somebody is waiting to see what you do, thinking they'll do it you don't.

 

[caryc]

Bob, trust your own judgement. Whatever the decision, it will be from a good sound source.

 

[Badger Matt]

A counselor or mine, Father Bob (though I'm not Catholic), gave me great advice on discernment when I was trying to decide where to live after semi-retirement. Make your decision (well, tell yourself you made it), then sleep on it. When you wake up in the morning, see what God has done in your heart with the decision. It's been clear to me, He sent me to South Carolina.

 

[Fox Mike]

I remember being asked to 'fill in' as a Trustee till the board voted in someone. I was there three years. Be careful, as a temporary commitment can sometimes be more than we bargain for.

 

[squint]

Sounds like God is offering you a cross to bear and your reluctance is only due to humility and self doubt. You would not be offered this opportunity if you were not worthwhile.

 

[david knutson]

Or, you could pray and your savior will provide you with the answer

 

[jimbo1096]

I believe you will know what to do without any of our opinions. He will lay it on your heart, then follow with gladness.

 

[Mike J]

I am another that believes if you pray God will let you know what to do.

 

[gunman42782]

Yes, let God speak to your heart, and you will know what to do.

 

[phonejack]

A long time ago S.S. Had just started. I was pulled Out and asked to fill in for the teacher of the 4 and 5 year olds. Teacher had suddenly quit. Yeah, ok, all right. Just one Sunday. The following Wednesday night I felt a tug on my pants leg. It was one of the 5 year old boys. He asked me if I was going to be his teacher. What do you say to that ? I stayed 21 years !

 

[6GUNSONLY]

I've been teaching the same SS class for 21 years and still love it and look forward to it every week. It is one of the greatest blessings in my life.

 

[whichwatch]

Do what YOU feel comfortable doing.