Changes

This past Sunday there was a new ward created in Clarksville.  Clarksville 2nd and 3rd wards were split to create a new ward, which is 5th ward.  This is exciting to see the church growing so much in this area.  That makes 5 wards in Clarksville.  We are part of the new 5th ward, but we are with most of the previous 3rd ward members.  Our ward didn't have a lot of change, but we did lose about 10-12 families and got a new bishopric.  Below is a picture of the 3 new bishoprics that were created due to the split.  This is a picture that will be going in the paper.  Eric is third from the right.  He is the 1st counselor in the new bishopric.  He is happy to do whatever calling he is asked, but was thinking he was going to get released with the change and have more free time. :)  He did get released from the 2nd counselor to the bishop in 3rd ward and put in the 5th ward as the first counselor.  He is excited to be working with the young men and young women now instead of the primary.  Primary is a lot of work and he really enjoys the teenagers more.  He will also be working with a new bishop and 2nd counselor, so he is excited to learn from them.

Funny thing is, because it is a new ward, everyone was released from their callings in their previous wards and they are starting out with a fresh palette.  I hope I get my calling back as the ward music leader because I have LOVED that calling and only had it a few months.  It is a lot of fun to create music and help others use their talents as well.