March 31, 2008

connecting the Community of Christ staff community

IHQ Survey Results

A presentation and discussion about the IHQ Survey results will be held on Wednesday, April 2 from 8:30 to 10:00 a.m. in the Temple Continents room.  A morning snack will be provided so come prepared to join in discussions on issues from the survey and ideas of how IHQ can continue to improve our teamwork, culture, and environment.

British Organist Plays Tonight

Simon Thomas Jacobs will play an exciting organ program tonight at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. You can read more about this exciting young artist at www.CofChrist.org/worship/dome_spire/. The concert is free and open to the public.

Photos and Bios

If you need photos and biographical sketches for an appointee or field minister, contact Linda Mountenay at lmountenay@CofChrist.org or Linda Bates at lbates@CofChrist.org.

Extra Office Supplies

As spring cleaning continues, many extra supplies have been found and are now in the Temple Mailroom on the metal shelves. Feel free to come and take any supplies you might need for your office or you can add items to the collection you no longer need for the benefit of someone else.

New Head Chaplain

After more than 12 years of volunteer service as Head Chaplain, Finis Easter is retiring from that role. He will continue to work with Temple School courses and serve as a chaplain.

Ken Stobaugh, who has served for many years as a chaplain has agreed to accept the role of Head Chaplain. We are very appreciative of the service of these ministers who both are retired appointees and continue to serve the church in these volunteer roles.

Read the 10-Minute News

This monthly newsletter is a great source of information that is shared directly with pastors and other field leaders. Its an excellent way to stay in touch with news being shared with the church. The current month's newsletter is always online at www.CofChrist.org/news/10min/.

Save the Dates

More information will be coming soon. Watch your e-mail and the Herald for details.

• October 18-22, 2009: International Women’s Gathering
• August 5-10, 2009: USA Gathering

36 Tips for a Less Stressful Life

• Pray.
  
• Go to bed on time.
• Get up on time so you can start the day unrushed.
  
• Say No to projects that won't fit into your schedule, or that will compromise your mental health.
  
• Delegate tasks to capable others.
• Simplify and unclutter your life.
• Less is more. (Although one is often not enough, two are often too many.) 
• Allow extra time to do things and to get to places.
• Pace yourself. Spread out big changes and difficult projects over time; don't lump the hard things all together.
• Take one day at a time.
• Separate worries from concerns. If a situation is a concern, pray about it and let go of the anxiety. If you can't do anything about a situation, forget it.
• Live within your budget; don't use credit cards for ordinary purchases.
• Have backups; an extra car key in your wallet, an extra house key buried in the garden, extra stamps, etc.
• K.M.S. (Keep Mouth Shut). This single piece of advice can prevent an enormous amount of trouble.
• Do something for the kid in you everyday.
• Carry a book of poetry with you to read while waiting in line.
• Get enough rest.
• Eat right.
• Get organized so everything has its place.
• Listen to a tape or CD while driving that can help improve your quality of life.
• Write down thoughts and inspirations.
• Every day, find time to be alone.
  
• Having problems? Talk to God on the spot. Try to nip small problems in the bud. Don't wait until it's time to go to bed to try and pray.
• Make friends with Godly people.
• Keep a folder of favorite sayings on hand.
• Remember that the shortest bridge between despair and hope is often a good 'Thank you God.'
• Laugh.
• Laugh some more!
• Take your work seriously, but not yourself at all.
• Develop a forgiving attitude – most people are doing the best they can.
• Be kind to unkind people (they probably need it the most).
  
• Sit on your ego.
• Talk less; listen more.
• Slow down.
• Remind yourself that you are not the general manager of the universe.
• Every night before bed, think of one thing you're grateful for that you've never been grateful for before.

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