How to best quit worship band?
Hey everyone!
I have been on the worship team now for 3 years at our church. It has been great! I have always wanted the opportunity to be in a worship group, and when my husband and I began attending our church, they only had a pianist and guitarist/singer. We fit right in, since I have a background in singing and my husband is a drummer. It definitely was meant to be.
Our band is larger now, with a bass player and his wife who sings. She is an alto, and I am a soprano so it's been really fun harmonizing together.
I have made the decision, however, to quit the team. It's for several reasons not having at all to do with band mates. 1. I am the mom to an 8 month old, and it's becoming more difficult being able to rehearse and have her entertained for an hour. I have tried several strategies like having her in a play pen while rehearsing, but that hasn't worked. Also, it's been rough waking her up early in the morning and disrupting her sleep cycles on Sunday (we rehearse two hours before church starts). 2. I have been feeling a calling for some time to get back into children's ministry. That has always been my favorite way to serve, and with baby now getting older, I want to be with her in the nursery and helping out, and also begin a new outreach program using my skills for working with children. (I have degrees in children's theater, literature, and children's librarianship). The children's ministry leader seems very excited to have me on board.
I am ready right now to stop. I am very decided. What would be a kind way to tell the worship leader? Should I tell him I'll keep singing until the end of the month? I want to still offer that I'll be able to lead if he is ever out of town, or a big holiday like Christmas or Easter when it's beneficial to have more singers. Would it be rude to just let him know out of the blue that tomorrow is my last day?
Thanks.