Wednesday, February 25, 2009

Nashville


Some of you have asked about my trip….some of you haven’t but I’m gonna tell you about it anyways!

A couple of years ago, I applied to write for LifeWay curriculum. The application process changed and I didn’t realize it so I didn’t update my file for a few years. This past spring, I updated my application and within a few weeks was asked to write for Worship KidStyle, a preschool children’s church curriculum.
This conference in Nashville was to work on my writing for this. We would start the day at 7:30 (breakfast) and work until lunch. Then, we ate lunch in the LifeWay (did you know they employ about 1500 at that site alone?) cafeteria. We would work until dinner and then back to work that evening. Thursday, I worked until 9:45 p.m.
You cannot imagine all that goes into such a production. I was amazed. I went to the conference with most of my ideas on paper. Then I had to compare with 3 other people to make sure we didn’t duplicate. After that, I compared with 2 additional people. When that was complete, I compared my ideas with the Sunday School curriculum for that quarter. It was crazy but amazing! At this time, I have to revise and create a final draft of my ideas. I must have it submitted by November 15th. My stuff will be published in the summer of 2011.
In addition to being a pastor’s wife, mom, and teacher, I love doing this type of thing. I have started leading more Preschool conferences and hopefully, will begin writing for more publications.
I didn’t see much of Nashville so I hope that the family and I can go back for a visit. I met great friends from all over the country! I have inserted a picture of the LifeWay building and here is the website to see an example of what we are doing (https://admin.na3.acrobat.com/_a41466003/worshipkidstyle/ ) I am writing the Application Activities.
Anyway, that is my week in a nutshell. I feel honored that I was chosen to write for them and blessed that my bosses let me go! Shane did a great job with the kids and I am hoping to get him into this writing thing.

Thanks for your love and prayers!


1 comment:

  1. I am so excited about this opportunity you have and also how you are using your talents for God's kingdom. We've got to keep raising those Kingdom Kids.

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