Sam is a Problem Solver

The situation: Sunday Morning was BGMC (missions) day at our church. Thirty-five first through fifth graders had prepared a song with motions and then came into the sanctuary to present their production from the platform/stage to the adult congregation.

The problem(s): Sam does not like to be up in front of people. Sam does not like to sing publicly. Sam does not like to do motions. In other words, Sam is opposed to anything that draws attention to himself in a public forum.

The solution: As a second grader, Sam has learned, at least tacitly, that the girls are generally bigger than the boys. He has also learned that the girls are generally much more willing to sing publicly and certainly more willing (and able) to do the motions. Therefore, he positioned himself behind a larger and more effusive girl and was content to stand there smiling at the congregation.

Yep, he’s a problem solver.