URAMORON 1.0

So congratulations are in order for CCUC which celebrated its 90th anniversay on Sunday, October 2, 2005. There was a big combined worship service that brought together all three congregations at the main church building in addition to all the congregations from CCUC-North and CCUC South.

As part of my service to the church on this occaision, I was assigned to coordinate the ushering of the New Basement and gym areas. I had a team of ten individuals who did a tremendous job keeping track of everything that was going on. Things ran pretty smoothly and the cake-cutting (while others were outside taking the all-church photo) was challenging but completed.

After the service, as we were ushering people out of the gym through the back stairway to go and take the all-church photo, I came across a couple and their baby. The father was holding, not only the baby carrier, but also the stroller. Given that over 1100 people are about to invade the sidwalk in front of the church, it would be a no-brainer to leave unnecessary items behind. If you have small children, carry them with you, but leave the stoller and carriers behind. It will be hectic enough trying to keep track of people let alone all of these additional belongings.

So I approached the dad and suggested that he might want to leave behind some of his items. He looked at me pretty angrily and annoyed. I think he thought I was suggesting that he leave the not only the stroller and but also the baby carrier with baby in it. Um...hello!? Who in their right mind would suggest that? That he thought that that was the implication of my suggestion makes him the biggest moron. I understand that it was a long morning and that seating conditions were less than optimal, but don't shoot the messenger trying to make the experience a little more enjoyable and pleasant. Some people really need to learn to be more civilized. There is no need to behave this way on such a momentous occaision.

Good grief!