You know you're in Pastor Carley's Office when:
1. You walk halfway in the office and still not sure I'm here.
2. a. There are more toys & game supplies than there are books.
2. b. There are still a lot of books.
3. You know exactly why there are three black buckets scattered around the room.
4. You can always find some sort of sugar in close vicinity.
5. You see a roll of bubble wrap on my desk and realize it's how I prepare for unfortunate events at youth.
6. You have to move a chair to talk to me.
7. You have to move a chair to get in my filing cabinet.
8. You have to move a roll of carpet to get in my filing cabinet.
9. You aren't quite sure how all those plants stay alive.
10. You're delighted to see new art work and pictures on the bulletin board every time you come.
11. It's always 10 degrees warmer than the rest of the offices.
12. The trash can is never in the same place.
13. My To-Do List on the whiteboard seems to be more colorful every week.
14. The worship "equipment" collection grows, but none of it makes sense. (What does a mirror, a feather, rope, honey, and a bucket all have in common? They've all made an appearance during Sunday morning worship.)
15. You see the piece of giraffe art you've added to my collection.
But most importantly:
You know you're in my office when:
1. You find someone always happy to see you.
2. You find someone ready to listen.
3. You find someone who understands you are wonderfully and fearfully made in the image of God (and God doesn't make junk).
So, please, come visit sometime. Pull up a chair, fidget with a funoodle or bounce a ball on the floor, and share what's going on in your life. Steal some candy while you're at it, too.
- Pastor Carley
