Reflection Time

Well, after finishing one complete week (including Sunday), I think it's appropriate to do some reflection and think about what I've learned...
The first thing I learned was that ministry work is not all worship time and deep, theological conversations. I knew that already, but not really. It is some of the time, and those times are my favorite, but there is so much busy work, meeting time, and administration that needs to be done. I think I got an extra large taste of it this week when they didn't know what else to have me do. In that regard, I think these first few weeks will be kind of like that.
Calvary has another internship program that they do on their own, but that doesn't start until the end of June, and I think in some ways they aren't sure what to do with me all the time until then. They planned a certain amount of work and meetings, but that only fills about half the week, so the rest of the time I walk around asking people what I can help with, write a lot of journals, and work on some reading. In some ways this is nice, but it often leaves me feeling a little lost and a little like I'm not doing anything worthwhile - I know that isn't true, but I'm sure you can relate. When the other interns start I'll get to do training things and mission work with them, but until then it's just kind of unclear. So, I guess prayers for that would be welcome.
On to the next thing I've learned. And this is a bit obvious, but I've learned that all ministry work is not the same. Different jobs require vastly different passions and skills, and I've seen a lot of them at work in the people I'm working with. Some of these skills and passions I find in myself, and others are just really not there. I was reminded of my gifts and passions for music this week with the joy I found doing the work that directly involved music. I was like, oh yeah, that's why I'm a music major! I sometimes wish I could do that stuff all the time, wouldn't that be wonderful.
Well, I guess those are my reflections for now. This is still really exciting, I pray that I can continue to settle in to this church and this position. Thanks for all of your thoughts and prayers!