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UteStar · 02-17-2008, 09:43 PM

So, I got called to the elders quorum presidency this week. Already, I have some genius ideas that will blow peoples' minds. http://cougarguard.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16801

So, I was called. And 3 things struck me in the calling:
1. As the Stake Presidency member was telling me about the calling, I asked him who the new EQ president was going to be and he said 'We'll get to that after I extend the calling.' He was very nice but it struck me that he wouldn't tell him who the guy was that I would be working with. He later explained that it was the calling that was being extended, not those I would work with. But, most likely it wouldn't be the case, but what if I couldn't stand the guy and yet, I had accepted the calling? Is this typical? I can see it, 'Thanks for accepting and you will be working with Brother Turd and Brother Crapman, enjoy!'

2. Why are things a secret? I accepted, the president accepted, so why I can't I get on my rooftop and proclaim my new found status? Seriously, what is the point of waiting till Sunday when it is announced. It seems that would stop the gossip and guessing of people if it was talked about right off the bat.

3. Finally, is it too much to ask to be referred to as 1st Counselor UteStar from now on in my ward? Instead of Brother UteStar, it would simply be 1st Counselor UteStar. Not sure if that is going to work, but it won't be for lack of trying.

MikeWaters · 02-17-2008, 09:45 PM

the reason, in general, for not annoucing who is going to be in a calling, is that that callings fall through, and all parties would not have it known that it ended up not working out.

You will see, once you have reached the privileged levels I have already reached.

Zulu451 · 02-17-2008, 09:50 PM

Mike is right about this one.

Think of the gossip and inuendo that would be running amok throughout the ward if the calling fell through for one reason or another after the populace found out about it.

I can also see how advanced knowledge of particular callings could lead to politiking for other callings, like bishops or EQ counselor positions. Just for example.

Tex · 02-17-2008, 09:50 PM

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Originally Posted by UteStar

3. Finally, is it too much to ask to be referred to as 1st Counselor UteStar from now on in my ward? Instead of Brother UteStar, it would simply be 1st Counselor UteStar. Not sure if that is going to work, but it won't be for lack of trying.

I think you should go for "President UteStar" like those in the First Presidency.

Then again, "Elder" or even "Brother" seems to work just fine for those in the Twelve.

MikeWaters · 02-17-2008, 09:51 PM

Yes, if I found out a friend was called as Bishop or EQ president in my ward, I would take an immediate improptu 2 week vacation.

02-17-2008, 09:43 PM	#1
UteStar Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 1,817	So, explain this about church callings... So, I got called to the elders quorum presidency this week. Already, I have some genius ideas that will blow peoples' minds. http://cougarguard.com/forum/showthread.php?t=16801 So, I was called. And 3 things struck me in the calling: 1. As the Stake Presidency member was telling me about the calling, I asked him who the new EQ president was going to be and he said 'We'll get to that after I extend the calling.' He was very nice but it struck me that he wouldn't tell him who the guy was that I would be working with. He later explained that it was the calling that was being extended, not those I would work with. But, most likely it wouldn't be the case, but what if I couldn't stand the guy and yet, I had accepted the calling? Is this typical? I can see it, 'Thanks for accepting and you will be working with Brother Turd and Brother Crapman, enjoy!' 2. Why are things a secret? I accepted, the president accepted, so why I can't I get on my rooftop and proclaim my new found status? Seriously, what is the point of waiting till Sunday when it is announced. It seems that would stop the gossip and guessing of people if it was talked about right off the bat. 3. Finally, is it too much to ask to be referred to as 1st Counselor UteStar from now on in my ward? Instead of Brother UteStar, it would simply be 1st Counselor UteStar. Not sure if that is going to work, but it won't be for lack of trying. __________________ UteStar's words to live by: "I'm not about play-play, I'm really about business." Goatnapper: "UteStar is the only one who is not scum."

02-17-2008, 09:50 PM	#3
Zulu451 house-elf 3rd class Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 386	Mike is right about this one. Think of the gossip and inuendo that would be running amok throughout the ward if the calling fell through for one reason or another after the populace found out about it. I can also see how advanced knowledge of particular callings could lead to politiking for other callings, like bishops or EQ counselor positions. Just for example. __________________ <---- Mikewaters drives the lane...

02-17-2008, 09:45 PM	#2
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,367	the reason, in general, for not annoucing who is going to be in a calling, is that that callings fall through, and all parties would not have it known that it ended up not working out. You will see, once you have reached the privileged levels I have already reached.

02-17-2008, 09:51 PM	#5
MikeWaters Demiurge Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 36,367	Yes, if I found out a friend was called as Bishop or EQ president in my ward, I would take an immediate improptu 2 week vacation.