2009.05.24

Setlist:

Here is Our King: David Crowder

Everlasting God: Brenton Brown & Ken Riley

Sweet Sweet Sound: Ed Cash & Sarah Reeves

Everything Glorious: David Crowder

Thoughts:

I'm starting to come to the realization recently that I pick songs based on what band I have, who's singing, and the "mood" I want to set (In that order). And after service this past Sunday I really felt a little empty.  I didn't know what the message was going to be on.  But even so, I started to feel like I am trying to fit "worship through music" into what I want/think should happen.  I didn't really spend a lot of time seeking out God and trying to hear what He wanted to hear or wanted people to sing/reflect on.  I spent my time trying to get a band together and then picking songs that I think would work well and sound good.  The outcome? Well, depending on your theological bent, answers might differ, but I think two things.  [1] God did what He wanted to do and it had nothing to do with songs or the way I felt [2] I think God was using this Sunday to speak to me...

The message was "When God Goes Silent".  Paul, our mission's pastor, spoke because Charlie was out of town.  God was speaking to me.  Am I letting Him speak?  What are the things in my life that are making me numb, distracted, and indifferent? If you've read this far, thanks.  My hope is that God would use me and speak to me.  Check back for glimpses of the journey.    

2009.05.17

WOW.  It's been so long.  I'm sorry folks.  Does anyone read this anyways?  If so, I'm back!  I will bring the blogging storm back.

Setlist:

We are Hungry - Brad Kilman

Sweet Sweet Sound - Sarah Reeves

My Soul Sings - Martin Smith

Thoughts: 

It was a different sort of week.  We had a Breakfast Morning/Sharing Morning.  In those mornings we have a shorter set of music, breakfast, a short devotional, and a time for the community to share how God has been moving/speaking to them.  It is a cool morning where we can really try to worship in community.  

Another cool thing that happened this past Sunday was a good friend was in town.  Lacy Warne. She is an amazing singer.  She is currently serving at The Well Community Church in Fresno, CA. Her husband Christian used to work at staff at Twin Lakes Church and is working as the Junior High director there.  It was great having Lacy back to sing again.

About the set: These are great songs of worship.  Declaring our hunger for God, praying that our worship is pleasing to Him, and singing about how our soul sings out in response to His love for us.  It is amazing when you think of it.  We are in constant need of His grace and are in constant denial of it.  Sweet Sweet Sound by Sarah Reeves is a great new worship song.  You should check it out.  

Ok. Until next time.  

Blogging from the dead

Hey everyone.  Thanks for all those that have been praying for me.  I really appreciate it.  For those of you that don't know, I had my ACL reconstructed and other torn cartilage taken care of.  So I've been in bed (actually sofa) recuperating.  I'm pretty sure I will be there next weekend.  So I hope to see you there!