Did you ever have one of those days? I think Sunday was one of mine. At the last small event we had at church we didn't video tape the kids performing the VBS songs. I was disheartened to say the least. The youth were back from a mission trip to Memphis, Tennessee and I really wanted to make sure we captured their testimonies. I asked for someone to video tape, and in the middle of the service I looked back and at least the camera was on. I then had to run down and work the Sunday school check-in area with my wife. When I got back I looked and the tape was missing. I was assured that it would be back after worship team practice. I got in later that night for another special guest speaker that I wanted to video tape also. I got in a bit late, but thankfully another team member had started taping for me. When it was done I was busy looking where the other Sunday morning tape was. Hmm -- it seemed to not be in the bag, but the other two "empty" tapes were there. (With older worship service dates on them . . . ) I looked and sure enough, the service that was previously recorded was in the video camera. Apparently it was communicated that the tapes in the bag were blank, but instead there was one labeled with the SOS (mission) trip that was picked back up and stuck in for taping on.
This points out the communication problems we have, as well as procedure problems. I wasn't aware that the services weren't being video taped any more. The video tapes should have been more clearly marked to make sure they were not mistaken for blank/non-blank. There are a lot of great opportunities to learn from here and improve our processes. I don't look at this as a failure on any one person's fault because it's just another learning opportunity given to help us grow. I pray we'll figure out the right things to be doing at the right times and that God will bless our ministry for furthering his word to others.
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