WWYD; church commitments vs work.

[LittleSilver]

I have just taken on a 2nd job (two weekends a month) I am also a Sunday school teacher for one of our classes at church and as such teach one Sunday a month, meaning I miss service/sermon etc. One Sunday is family service, which is a complete wipe out for me as I am keeping an eye on all 3 DCs during it.

Basically this new schedule means that I only attend church once a month, and even that service might be the wash out family service. This is a big loss to me.

My question is, would it be very very selfish of me to step down in the spring term? I am actually due (God willing) to go on mat leave from Feb (which means six months off all church commitments) but I hate the thought of only going to church once a month. We live so far from church (50min drive) that going to pm service not really an option.

WWYD?

Do you mean step down from the Sunday school? Yes I think I would tbh. If you've taken a second job then presumably the reasons are financial and not really negotiable. And I know what you mean about missing church. I think it sounds like you've given a lot and now you need to take more of a back seat for a while. Totally understandable.

The church will understand. Is there a weekday service you could go to?

Are there any closer churches you could go to? A 50 minute drive is a long way.

i think with 3 kids, 2 jobs and a baby the way you have your hands full at the moment. there will be another phase in your life when you have more time to devote to church work

your first responsibilty is to your own health and that of your unborn child, you could end up overdoing it. its not being selfish, its about priorities

coudl your DH not take turns watching the children so you can fully participate in teh service?

Step down from your Sunday School post? Not selfish at all. You're not in a position to give in the Sunday School if you're not getting the spiritual nourishment you need yourself. There will be other times later in your life when you are in a position to serve in that way again; it's not selfish to accept that you just aren't in that position at the moment.

Thanks everyone; think will hang on til New Year and step down for a bit. Trouble is all 3 of us teachers are preg at the same time! Thanks again for your input.