I always did prefer perennials

It's that time of year again--and I have been typing my fingers to the bone. The annual report is supposed to be ready to pass out at the annual meeting next Sunday. That means I have to coordinate all the reports submitted by all the heads of all the groups at the church. The hard part, though, is getting them to actually write and submit their portions.

The head of one committee just told me he does not intend to write a report. The head of another sent me an e-mail that stated, "I have to write a report!!?!!" I am not anticipating much from that source. The accountant is working hard on the financial statement, but is stymied by the fact he has to wait for all the banks and investment companies to mail out all their end of year statements--and the law says they have until January 31 to do so. Consequently, he has given me what he has and as new info arrives he has to revise. There will come a point when I just have to go with what is there because I have to print this 24-page document, making enough copies for all those we anticipate will be in attendance.

My favorite report so far came from the nursery. It just states that while previous years saw an average of 8-12 kids, this past year three was considered a big number. She asks the parish to, "Go forth and multiply."

While there is nothing as provocative as that written by the organist/choirmaster from another parish--discussing the "erection of the organ" that year, this group does show a sense of humor. And when they open their documents next Sunday (printed in book form with loads of photographs and graphics), I hope they enjoy what they find.

I do so hate boring.