Beauty Tips for Ministers
Because you're in the public eye, and God knows you need to look good.
Easter You
March 20, 2008 on 12:49 am | In Miscellany, Self Care | Hello darlings,
It’s 12:35 and SweetieBang and I are still up — I just put finishing touches on my Easter Order of Service and he’s staring intently at the computer screen reading about dog obedience training. The cat is curled in a cat loaf on the arm of the couch. All is pretty well in our little world and I’m looking forward to attending Maundy Thursday and Good Friday services over the next days.
I said attending, and aren’t I the lucky one? It is not my congregation’s tradition to offer either of these services, so I get to be a worshiper this Holy Week before joining with my own dearly beloveds for Easter morning at my own congregation.
But I am thinking of those of you who will be very much on the run over the next few days and I simply want to say, please take care of your good selves. Please eat well, stay hydrated, wash your hands often, rest as much as you are able between public appearances, keep a fresh hankie on you at all times, be careful shaving (gents) and ladies, bring an extra pair of pantyhose for an emergency and a comfy pair of slippers to church to slip on in the privacy of your study.
Scrub under your nails every night, wash your face well and with care, don’t over-do the caffeine (let the Holy Spirit do more and you won’t need so much java), keep your hair clean and neat, and tuck a lip balm into your pocket. When you get a moment in the sacristy, sit up in a chair and take ten slow, deep breaths. Rub your hands together to warm them and cup them over your eyes. Take your vitamins. Shine your shoes. Check yourself in the mirror before you go out to wash feet tomorrow night. Even servant leaders don’t want to have spinach stuck between their teeth.
Remember that PeaceBang loves you, is praying for your strength and stamina during this very challenging week, and knows that you will bring the beauty and grace of God to all those you encounter.
You are the resurrection and the life! Hallelujah, pigeons!
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Peacebang,
I needed these reminders! Between the crazy details of services at field parish and here at the seminary, I’m already tired and stressed.
BTW - do you go to an Easter Vigil too? If that’s not something you normally do, try it sometime in an Episcopal Church that does it really well. There is really nothing like lighting the first fire, singing Exsultet, baptizing, shouting Alleluia! on that night of nights. It’s the best, most anticipated service of the year.
Comment by Sophia — March 20, 2008 #
Blessings, PeaceBang! I will remember this advice when it’s my turn to take my place on the platform.
Comment by Charlotte — March 21, 2008 #