After all your education requirements have been completed, you will need to write an ordination paper describing your experience and calling. This paper will be submitted to your denominational committee. The length of your paper may vary, but you will need to cover, in full, your academic, social, and spiritual journey throughout the process you have undergone thus far. You will also need to demonstrate your personal conviction and dedication to the calling. The denominational committee will want to interview you one last time before deciding whether or not you are ready to be ordained. If you have completed all the steps, you will usually pass the interview, but you should still treat it very seriously. Your ordination paper will be discussed at your interview. The committee may also ask you to clarify or describe things not explicitly disclosed in your paper. As with your first interview, you should answer honestly and completely. Do not withhold any information. Once your denominational committee determines that you are fit to be a reverend, an ordination service will be set up for the sake of formally ordaining you into ministry. Many ordination services are held individually, while others may be held for groups of people seeking ordination as a reverend at once. Find out what to expect from your denomination beforehand. Some denominations will allow you to jump straight into the life of a reverend or pastor, but others will require you to serve under another pastor for a probationary period to determine if you have the ability to operate on your own. During this probationary period, you will have slightly more responsibility than you had during any internship you may have gone through, but you will still report to a church pastor or reverend whose position is higher than yours. While you may not need a state license to simply preach at church, if you plan to become a reverend who can also perform marriage ceremonies, you might need to be formally licensed by the state before doing so. If you have gone through the process and have received your denomination's approval, getting a state license will usually consist of very little. You may simply need to file or fill out paperwork. Contact your county or state clerk to find out what the requirements are. As with any other field, one of the trickiest parts of becoming a reverend can be actually finding work as one. Many denominations will assign reverends to certain churches, though, or at least help direct those reverends to churches in need of additional leadership.
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One-sentence summary -- Write an ordination paper. Schedule a final ordination interview. Attend an ordination service. Enter into a probationary period. Find out if you need a state license. Get a job.

Typically, a grocery store is going to be busiest on the weekends and in the late afternoon or early evenings on weekdays, after people have left work. If you're able, try visiting the store in the morning, around lunchtime, or late at night. Since there may be a lot of people off work in your area due to the coronavirus, the peak hours of your local grocery store might change. If you arrive at the store and it's especially crowded, it may be best to wait for another time. If you do need to shop during peak hours, just try to keep as much distance between yourself and others as you can. Many grocery stores are limiting how many people can enter the store at one time, so you may not need to worry about what time you go, as the store won't be packed. During the coronavirus outbreak, many stores have set aside a special time especially for older shoppers. If you're at least 65 years old, call your local grocery stores or check online to find out whether this might be an option for you. These special shopping hours are typically first thing in the morning. Not only will you have the benefit of shopping when the store has been freshly cleaned, but if the store was stocked overnight, you'll have a better chance of finding what you need. In order for social distancing to be effective, anyone who's experiencing flu-like symptoms should stay at home for 14 days to avoid spreading the illness to others. If you're caring for someone who's sick, or someone who lives in your house has been ill, you should stay at home as well. If you're sick but you still need groceries, have them delivered to your home. For instance, companies like Amazon, Stop and Shop, and Walmart now offer grocery delivery across much of the US, or you could use a third-party delivery service like Shipt. If you have to shop during peak hours, it might be worth it to drive a little further out of your way to a store with a little less foot traffic, especially if you live in a densely-populated urban area. For instance, you might find that you don't have to navigate around as many people if you visit a local discount grocery store that's off the beaten path, rather than the well-known chain in the middle of town. Remember, the number of customers in a store can fluctuate at any given time. When you arrive at the store, look around to see how crowded it is, and consider visiting another shop if that one seems to have a lot of people. Check if any stores in your area are limiting how many guests can enter at one time. Some grocery stores are only allowing a small number of shoppers in at a time so it's easier for guests to social distance. Plan out all of the meals you're going to serve for at least a week, and make a list of everything you'll need. Add in any household supplies, personal care items, snacks, and drinks you'll need for the week, as well. If you get everything you need all at once, you won't have to return to the store for another week, helping minimize your risk of contracting coronavirus. At the same time, be mindful not to take more than you need. Supplies are limited during this time, and being overstocked will make it that much harder for someone else to feed their family. The more people who go into the store with you, the more likely that someone will come into contact with coronavirus germs. To help prevent that, try your best to make arrangements so you don't have to take your children or other family members into the store. For instance, you might go shopping after your partner comes home from work so they can stay with your kids. If you don't have any childcare options and you have to take your children into the store, talk to them ahead of time of how important it is to keep their hands to themselves. Sanitize the cart thoroughly if they'll be riding in it, and wipe their hands down with hand sanitizer frequently throughout the trip.
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One-sentence summary -- Visit your grocery store during off-peak hours, if you can. Check if there are special shopping hours if you're elderly. Don't go out if you're sick or live with someone who is. Opt for less-crowded stores if you're able to. Try to minimize your trips to the store. Go to the store by yourself if possible.

If you have a persistent dry throat that worsens or doesn't go away with home treatment, you may need to schedule an appointment with your physician or dentist. Your condition might warrant professional attention. Untreated chronic dry throat can lead to some noteworthy complications. For instance, you may eventually find it difficult to swallow food. When accompanied by dry mouth, a dry throat can also make it difficult to chew or taste food, and you may experience more tooth decay if you are unable to produce enough saliva to protect your teeth and gums. Moreover, dry throats that develop into sore throats might be caused by viral or bacterial infections. When left untreated, these conditions can develop into more serious health problems. Certain medical conditions can cause a chronically dry throat, and if one of them is to blame for your current difficulties, your doctor will need to diagnose and treat that condition to improve the dry throat itself. Some illnesses, like Sjogren's syndrome, directly impact your saliva glands and cause saliva production to decrease. Other conditions, like oral yeast infections, colds, allergies, and diabetes, may increase throat dryness indirectly. If your dry throat is caused by immune disease or saliva gland damage, your doctor may choose to prescribe pilocarpine, a drug that increases natural saliva production by stimulating associated nerves. Alternatively, if your dry throat is caused by Sjogren's syndrome, your doctor may prescribe cevimeline to help treat it and other associated symptoms.
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Consult your doctor or dentist. Check for underlying conditions. Learn about saliva-producing medication.