Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Monday, February 23, 2009
Quest to Serve
So... I like to help people. That's the main part of the mission statement for my life. When I lived in Mobile, it was easy to find someone to help. There always seemed to be need somewhere. For me, it was church, the school, the youth group, the college group, fire dept and other friends. There were always things for me to do to improve things.
I have moved to a new environment. The needs are different. I have to find new ways to serve. I knew this before I moved but I didn't know it would be like this. I have been here for almost 2 years and I still don't have it figured out. I never knew that helping people could be so hard.
I live in one of the richest areas in the world. People don't need the things I used to do in mobile. I work at a church with a 13 million dollar operational budget, 4,000-6,000 people and most people already have a developed circle of friends that can help them if they need help.
So, I try to volunteer with other ministries doing tech. (after all, God wants me to do tech right?) The problem I'm running into was either the ministry doesn't need/want my help(that's what having 4000 people is good for) or I was too helpful. (that's new for me)
So, my quest continues... Where do I go to serve others using my skill set of tech? Is that what I'm supposed to do right now? Perhaps this is the part of the show where I change my life mission statement? (I doubt it, but I must consider the question)
I have moved to a new environment. The needs are different. I have to find new ways to serve. I knew this before I moved but I didn't know it would be like this. I have been here for almost 2 years and I still don't have it figured out. I never knew that helping people could be so hard.
I live in one of the richest areas in the world. People don't need the things I used to do in mobile. I work at a church with a 13 million dollar operational budget, 4,000-6,000 people and most people already have a developed circle of friends that can help them if they need help.
So, I try to volunteer with other ministries doing tech. (after all, God wants me to do tech right?) The problem I'm running into was either the ministry doesn't need/want my help(that's what having 4000 people is good for) or I was too helpful. (that's new for me)
So, my quest continues... Where do I go to serve others using my skill set of tech? Is that what I'm supposed to do right now? Perhaps this is the part of the show where I change my life mission statement? (I doubt it, but I must consider the question)
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Sunday, February 1, 2009
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Perimeter Infrastructure Upgrade 08-09
Another attempt to use MS Live for photo hosting. I really wish they had a way to embed slideshows into my blog.
Wednesday, January 14, 2009
Sunday, December 14, 2008
Saturday, December 6, 2008
Getting Ready for Christmas 2008!
Here's what's going on in my life....
Working and learning at Perimeter Church. I'm learning everything from how to program lighting, work with Aviom monitors, fix consoles, hang conduit, FIND conduit, make cables, fix cables, troubleshoot projectors (this gets old after 27 projectors) and much more... Even stuff like how to interact with producers to create a worshipful environment, create systems and policies for running tech for a large church, and of course... good ol church politics. yay!
I spent a good portion of the my spare time this past summer and fall playing in an ultimate league... We lost pretty bad in both seasons, but we had a lot of fun and I learned a lot (mainly the fact that I'm not that good at ultimate) I have also got more involved in the singles/college group of Perimeter Church. I spend a lot of time helping them with tech and producing services.
I just got back from a great time with friends and family over thanksgiving... and now I'm getting ready for Christmas! I struggle at Christmas. I don't fully understand a lot of things. The biggest thing I struggle with is the fact that a lot of us (including me) buy gifts for people because we feel like we have to. Or perhaps we want to... that's great, but do they really want or need what we buy for them? I spend a lot of time trying to figure out what to buy people for Christmas. The thing is, I really do want to give stuff to people, but I don't know what to give them. Why? I don't spend enough time with them and I'm not close enough to them. I don't know their deepest wants and desires. Now... go watch this video and then come back to this email....
Ok, now... after seeing this video, how am I supposed to respond? I have to respond. Even if I choose not to do anything... I must respond. So... here is what I'm going to do.... I'm going to go to Mobile and spend time with friends and family. 2nd, I will buy some gifts, but not nearly as many. If I can think of things I want to give you and feel like you want it, I will do what I can to make that happen. At the end of it all, I will take the leftover money I have budgeted and donate to organizations that I feel like God wants me to. (probably BWAB) Now, if I don't get you something for Christmas, don't be offended. If you got this email, I would love to give something to you! But I can't. Money, time, knowledge.... I don't have it all. I tell you what I can do... hang out with you. We can do a meal together, get a coffee (no I don't drink it, but I can watch you drink yours) or whatever....
Now, here is my request for Christmas this year.... don't buy me anything. Take a portion of that money and donate it to an organization that is serving and helping other people who are in greater need. here are some links...
!http://www.adventconspiracy.org/
http://www.water.cc/
http://www.boywithaball.com/
I want to make clear that I am not suggesting that gifts at Christmas (or any other time) are bad. But I also want to make it clear that I am not at all offended if I do not receive gifts. I realize that I might turn into the black sheep of the family, but I feel like it's what God wants me to do.
Now, here are my travel plans for Christmas 2008 - I will come into Mobile on the 22nd (Monday) and leave on the 29th (Monday) I will stay in Wilmer for most of the week. (other locations TBD) I will go to Mississippi on Christmas Eve, mom's on Christmas Morning (after 8am) and to Granny's on Christmas Night. If anyone wants some hang out time, shoot me an email or call me and we'll set it up! I hope everyone is doing well and please feel free to email me and tell me what's going on in your life!
Ashley Lane
ronaldashleylanejr@gmail.com
678-325-9391
Working and learning at Perimeter Church. I'm learning everything from how to program lighting, work with Aviom monitors, fix consoles, hang conduit, FIND conduit, make cables, fix cables, troubleshoot projectors (this gets old after 27 projectors) and much more... Even stuff like how to interact with producers to create a worshipful environment, create systems and policies for running tech for a large church, and of course... good ol church politics. yay!
I spent a good portion of the my spare time this past summer and fall playing in an ultimate league... We lost pretty bad in both seasons, but we had a lot of fun and I learned a lot (mainly the fact that I'm not that good at ultimate) I have also got more involved in the singles/college group of Perimeter Church. I spend a lot of time helping them with tech and producing services.
I just got back from a great time with friends and family over thanksgiving... and now I'm getting ready for Christmas! I struggle at Christmas. I don't fully understand a lot of things. The biggest thing I struggle with is the fact that a lot of us (including me) buy gifts for people because we feel like we have to. Or perhaps we want to... that's great, but do they really want or need what we buy for them? I spend a lot of time trying to figure out what to buy people for Christmas. The thing is, I really do want to give stuff to people, but I don't know what to give them. Why? I don't spend enough time with them and I'm not close enough to them. I don't know their deepest wants and desires. Now... go watch this video and then come back to this email....
Ok, now... after seeing this video, how am I supposed to respond? I have to respond. Even if I choose not to do anything... I must respond. So... here is what I'm going to do.... I'm going to go to Mobile and spend time with friends and family. 2nd, I will buy some gifts, but not nearly as many. If I can think of things I want to give you and feel like you want it, I will do what I can to make that happen. At the end of it all, I will take the leftover money I have budgeted and donate to organizations that I feel like God wants me to. (probably BWAB) Now, if I don't get you something for Christmas, don't be offended. If you got this email, I would love to give something to you! But I can't. Money, time, knowledge.... I don't have it all. I tell you what I can do... hang out with you. We can do a meal together, get a coffee (no I don't drink it, but I can watch you drink yours) or whatever....
Now, here is my request for Christmas this year.... don't buy me anything. Take a portion of that money and donate it to an organization that is serving and helping other people who are in greater need. here are some links...
!http://www.adventconspiracy.org/
http://www.water.cc/
http://www.boywithaball.com/
I want to make clear that I am not suggesting that gifts at Christmas (or any other time) are bad. But I also want to make it clear that I am not at all offended if I do not receive gifts. I realize that I might turn into the black sheep of the family, but I feel like it's what God wants me to do.
Now, here are my travel plans for Christmas 2008 - I will come into Mobile on the 22nd (Monday) and leave on the 29th (Monday) I will stay in Wilmer for most of the week. (other locations TBD) I will go to Mississippi on Christmas Eve, mom's on Christmas Morning (after 8am) and to Granny's on Christmas Night. If anyone wants some hang out time, shoot me an email or call me and we'll set it up! I hope everyone is doing well and please feel free to email me and tell me what's going on in your life!
Ashley Lane
ronaldashleylanejr@gmail.com
678-325-9391
Monday, December 1, 2008
Christmas Plans
Ok... so, I'm back from Thanksgiving vacation. Yay. Next, Christmas. I plan on coming into Mobile on Dec 22nd and leave on the 29th. Those of you who want to hang out with me... send me an email and I'll put it on my calendar!
Saddly, I will not be able to go to NEXT09. Because of the location and dates, I cannot make it happen. It's too close to Christmas to make it feasable. :(
Saddly, I will not be able to go to NEXT09. Because of the location and dates, I cannot make it happen. It's too close to Christmas to make it feasable. :(
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