What Am I saying When I Say 'YES'?
The moment of which you have dreamed has arrived!
The co-ordinator of the next set of Weekends has just called and asked
if you will prayerfully consider being on team! As you hit your knees,
please give honest consideration to the following questions:
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Have I the time to give for:
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meetings?
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training sessions?
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reading the appropriate manuals?
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writing a talk or prayerfully supporting those doing
so?
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praying for team (prayer palanca should begin as soon
as names are known).
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What are my commitments over the next months?
Will they drain me of needed enthusiasm and energy so that I will not be
able to go to team meetings and the Weekend rested and at my best to serve
God and my brothers/sisters on this Weekend?
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Have I checked my calendar carefully to make sure
that I can attend every team meeting?
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Am I able to make the financial commitment?
(team members pay for their weekends just like the participants)
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If my spouse is also asked to be on team, can we both
make the commitment of time and money? Which of us should accept?
(should we establish taking turns?)
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Will my/our commitment allow adequate time for the
children?
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Am I planning to sponsor a participant? Will
I be able to fulfill my responsibilities as a good sponsor? Will
I be able to arrange to have someone get my participant to and from the
facility, perform any needed duties for them (look after animals, etc.,)
keep in touch with the spouse of the participant, etc.?
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Can I set aside my own agenda with my own preferences,
and honour the working of the Spirit through the leadership of the Weekend
CoOrdinator?
Now that I have dealt honestly with these issues,
I need to take some quiet time to listen to to what the Spirit is leading
me to do. It is an honour and a privilege to serve on team.
The large number of Cursillistas in Niagara make
it impossible for everyone to be on team; in fact, being on team is not
for
everyone. Remember that it is also an honour and a privilege to serve
"off" team as part of the Wider Community. Without the prayer support
of those Cursillistas who are NOT on team, the Weekends would not be as
strong and as Christ-centered as they are. It is indeed a gift to
have time to do the extra palanca of prayer and sacrifice.
"Give me a discerning
heart and spirit Lord. Do you want me to serve You on the team - or off
the team? Either way, Lord, I am serving You."
