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2nd Best Calling for PIMO Member?
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:53 am
by Advocate
Obviously the 1st best calling for a PIMO is no calling. But assuming they must be offered a calling, what is the 2nd best calling?
I'm in a position in the ward where I can influence a calling that will be extended to a sister. I don't know the sister well, but I am 98% certain she is PIMO. She currently doesn't have a calling. Her husband is a TBM, will do whatever he is asked, and is genuine, nice guy. One idea is to have them serve together as ward welfare specialists, which means they help people who are struggling find resources, figure out a budget, etc. On the surface this doesn't seem too bad as it isn't preachy and everyone can feel good about helping others, but being called together to the same calling seems kind of miserable for someone who is PIMO. Other ideas for something that might be easier/better for her?
Re: 2nd Best Calling for PIMO Member?
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 9:32 am
by Hagoth
I knew someone from the generation before me whose calling was to arrive early for Relief Society and brew the coffee. I guess things have changed a bit since then and that calling is no longer viable.
Re: 2nd Best Calling for PIMO Member?
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 12:18 pm
by blazerb
Advocate wrote: ↑Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:53 am
Obviously the 1st best calling for a PIMO is no calling. But assuming they must be offered a calling, what is the 2nd best calling?
I'm in a position in the ward where I can influence a calling that will be extended to a sister. I don't know the sister well, but I am 98% certain she is PIMO. She currently doesn't have a calling. Her husband is a TBM, will do whatever he is asked, and is genuine, nice guy. One idea is to have them serve together as ward welfare specialists, which means they help people who are struggling find resources, figure out a budget, etc. On the surface this doesn't seem too bad as it isn't preachy and everyone can feel good about helping others, but being called together to the same calling seems kind of miserable for someone who is PIMO. Other ideas for something that might be easier/better for her?
Do they have children or other responsibilities? Ward welfare specialist can be emotionally taxing, but some people really like it. Would she enjoy something like Activity Days? Could she be a RS organist? I'd suggest Primary pianist, but some of those songs are very hard to endure for a PIMO. How about RS secretary or something like that?
Re: 2nd Best Calling for PIMO Member?
Posted: Tue Jul 05, 2022 2:24 pm
by Red Ryder
2nd best calling is the ward parking lot specialist.
3rd best calling is…
Nah, there aren’t any good callings.
Has anyone actually asked her if she wants a calling?
Just leave them alone if they don’t want one.
Edited to add: my response is coming from currently not having a calling nor wanting one.
It’s actually nice for once.
Re: 2nd Best Calling for PIMO Member?
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 6:04 am
by Just This Guy
I once had a calling as a Social Media specialist for my ward. Basically just keep the Facebook calendar updated and post pictures from events. They just never got around to actually getting me signed up as a page admin and I went inactive soon afterwards. I never pressed them to get me setup. It's not like I didn't have 5 other callings on top of work, family, and normal church stuff.
Re: 2nd Best Calling for PIMO Member?
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 11:14 am
by sparky
DW has been the sacrament meeting song chooser before. That one's great for a PIMO because there are no meetings required, she would just email the songs to the choirister and/or program maker each week
Re: 2nd Best Calling for PIMO Member?
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 1:01 pm
by Advocate
blazerb wrote: ↑Tue Jul 05, 2022 12:18 pm
Advocate wrote: ↑Tue Jul 05, 2022 8:53 am
Obviously the 1st best calling for a PIMO is no calling. But assuming they must be offered a calling, what is the 2nd best calling?
I'm in a position in the ward where I can influence a calling that will be extended to a sister. I don't know the sister well, but I am 98% certain she is PIMO. She currently doesn't have a calling. Her husband is a TBM, will do whatever he is asked, and is genuine, nice guy. One idea is to have them serve together as ward welfare specialists, which means they help people who are struggling find resources, figure out a budget, etc. On the surface this doesn't seem too bad as it isn't preachy and everyone can feel good about helping others, but being called together to the same calling seems kind of miserable for someone who is PIMO. Other ideas for something that might be easier/better for her?
Do they have children or other responsibilities? Ward welfare specialist can be emotionally taxing, but some people really like it. Would she enjoy something like Activity Days? Could she be a RS organist? I'd suggest Primary pianist, but some of those songs are very hard to endure for a PIMO. How about RS secretary or something like that?
They have older kids and are close to being empty-nesters. No musical ability to my knowledge.
Re: 2nd Best Calling for PIMO Member?
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 1:02 pm
by Advocate
Red Ryder wrote: ↑Tue Jul 05, 2022 2:24 pm
2nd best calling is the ward parking lot specialist.
3rd best calling is…
Nah, there aren’t any good callings.
Has anyone actually asked her if she wants a calling?
Just leave them alone if they don’t want one.
Edited to add: my response is coming from currently not having a calling nor wanting one.
It’s actually nice for once.
She probably doesn't want a calling and if it was up to me I would just leave her alone, but I don't think my influence will extend that far. Best I can do is encourage a specific calling.
One of the major issues I see with a "joint" calling with a spouse is it will be a lot harder to turn down. Maybe that's the Bishop's plan.
Re: 2nd Best Calling for PIMO Member?
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 1:24 pm
by sparky
Advocate wrote: ↑Wed Jul 06, 2022 1:02 pm
One of the major issues I see with a "joint" calling with a spouse is it will be a lot harder to turn down. Maybe that's the Bishop's plan.
Can confirm, I'm currently stuck in a primary teaching calling with DW and I feel trapped until they let us go and I can finally turn down whatever they try to give me next.
Re: 2nd Best Calling for PIMO Member?
Posted: Wed Jul 06, 2022 3:12 pm
by wtfluff
A couple options:
- Ward Mascot.
- Ward Funeral Potatoe Specialist.
Best Made-Up "callings" ever!
Re: 2nd Best Calling for PIMO Member?
Posted: Fri Jul 08, 2022 6:53 am
by nibbler
Is Ward librarian still a thing?
Re: 2nd Best Calling for PIMO Member?
Posted: Sun Jul 10, 2022 11:06 am
by 2bizE
I was twice called as the husband of the Relief Society activities sister. Terrible calling.