I am classifying this weeks worship as "Curveball Sunday". Also known as "Opportunities for Growth". Here were the "opportunities":
- Adrian Franks. No..he was not a curveball...but man...he sure hit them. Adrian mans the video helm and on Friday we made a call to add a few videos to the services. First service had some whacky issues with the video clips we played...leaving Pastor Brian (our missions pastor) onstage hanging. When systems fail, you have a few options laid before you. You can freak out (yelling, getting angry and making every volunteer feel like quitting), abandon ship (after all, you're a volunteer and you don't really need this anyway), or you can roll with it teaching your team how to be flexible and adaptable to crazy situations. So my hats are off to both Adrian and Brian for rolling with it. Nicely done fellas...nicely done.
- Third Service Glitch. Between second and third service, Sr. Pastor Tim Howey was praying with a family in desperate need of encouragement. As we wrapped up the last song at the beginning of the service, I felt a hand on my back while I prayed. I looked up to see no Tim standing next to me ready to teach. Thankfully, Pastor Brian Gann jumped up and spoke about our current missions project. Excellent flexibility! Problem for us was that part of the service was planned during our offertory...which meant we didn't have a song at the end of service. Preston and I ran to my office and put together a quick tune while Tim taught. Way to go Preston!
- No guitar. I led the entire morning without a guitar. I was concerned I would have "Ricky Bobby Hands"...I think it went all right (see below video). My goal was to do a few things. Provide an opportunity for someone else to utilize their talent/gift behind the acoustic guitar, and also experiment with leading people freely without having my hands occupied. I was able to freely lead people visually, raising hands etc...and it seemed to work! Look for this more often!
Here's the songlist:
- Your Grace is Enough by Matt Maher
- Glorious One by Steve Fee
- Everything You Do by Carl Cartee
- Mighty to Save by Hillsong United
- Jesus Messiah by Chris Tomlin
Check out other recaps on Fred's site here. And now...Ricky Bobby Hands:
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