thoughts on the news of the day: teamwork

hmmm…..

            Vacation Bible School begins at our church in two more days.  Even though in the grand scheme of things, our VBS is a rather small venture, it has required an amazing amount of teamwork.  We have spent months planning with the camp counselors who are coming from Ferncliff Camp in west Little Rock.  They will do the bulk of the interaction with the children while those of us who are volunteers from church will shepherd the children, make sure there are foods, crafts supplies and other needs available at the right time.

            In our age of such individualism, there are some things that simply cannot be done without teamwork.  Ever try playing softball without having a team that works together?  It’s not fun, in fact it’s almost impossible. Most things accomplished in successful churches, classrooms and corporations are the result of good teams planning and implementing programs together.

            I didn’t really learn too much about teamwork until I was older.  Unlike my daughter who has played on sports teams since she was in kindergarten, I had little or no opportunity to compete in sports.  Actually, most of what I experienced in grade school and even on into high school placed its emphasis on individual accomplishments and success.  It was only when I grew older that I began to understand the power of the group. 

            Today, I know that I don’t have to do it alone; that working together is much more meaningful and successful.  And besides – it’s way more fun!!

            hmmm…..