“Are you an attorney?” That was the question posed to me earlier this morning as I write this. I am currently in a suit and tie, not in a church behind the pulpit, but in court, giving moral support to some folks trying to get a few matters settled. I can understand the question; it seems that not many people dress up for court anymore.
A few days ago, though, the question was very different: “Where did you get the pirate outfit?” And it really was an impressive costume; as I threw in a few “arrghhs” and “ayyyyes,” I do believe I could have fit right in as a shipmate on the Queen Anne’s Revenge. That was in our family Vacation Bible School, by the way, a really unique way of doing VBS that gets everyone in church, from the youngest to the oldest, thoroughly involved.
I have not just been an attorney and pirate recently, though. I have also been (literally) a lifeguard for late-night swimming, helping to keep kids safe and get them home to their parents, a bus driver getting our portion of those kids to and from Junior Bible Camp, and one of the two main speakers at that junior camp.
I have also been an evangelist, traveling to Powder Springs, Georgia, to preach in a jubilee. And at my own church, I have been pastor, Sunday School teacher, marriage counselor, grief counselor and plumber.
All in 10 days’ time.