February 26, 2006

This morning was a great experience of young and old, contemporary and traditional, expected and unexpected all coming together to see what God has for us. The service was started by us but God quickly took it over and it flowed as He saw fit. In a number of places things took place that were not orchestrated and definitely not planned. I want to thank each of you for allowing God to take over your talents and skills and letting Him do some creative things.

From the lighting to the instruments to the vocalists all lifted their talents to God. Thank you choir for the wonderful expression of giving in a service that nothing short of total submission would fit. This just goes to show others in other churches how critical all are to the furthering of the Word. Choirs still hold a place in leading in worship and if we ever get to the point of just allowing a certain age group, or a certain skill level, or a certain style choice to lead us only we have gone back to a design that was changed when Jesus came and died. We all can and must come to the Father and we all must lead one another to the throne.

This week look for the opportunities to encourage one another and to invite someone with you to church this next Sunday. Have a great week and I will see many of you this Wednesday in rehearsal.

Bro. Tom

Cold or Hot???

It may have been cold outside but God moved in breathtaking powerful ways inside. Today was an awesome experience that shows numbers and conditions play very little in God moving when we open our hearts.

Youth Praise Team and Praise Team both led us in powerful ways to the throne. Thank you all for the commitment to God and His work no matter what was going on outside.