Worship- what a great day!
Mike’s work on the organ and piano was wonderful. I especially dug the monk stuff during communion and the offertory- “open the eyes of my heart”- very powerful.
Great children’s sermon as always- RuthAnn relates to our kiddos so well.
What did you think of our call to worship? I thought it was cool, but I didn’t know if people who didn’t know “Lord of the Rings” would get it. I think there are times we all feel like Frodo- willing to go, but not knowing where it is we are going.
I kidded Mike this week about the title of the choir song, “in the bleak midwinter,” but it was beautiful and lead into communion perfectly. Good pick Mike!
What did you think of the message. It went just as I imagined it would, so I was pleased. Did it make sense to you? Were the movie references intermingled with biblical references too confusing? I hope not. I listed five movies that have the “quest” as their plot line- Lord of the Rings, Footloose, Indiana Jones, Freedom Writers and Rocky Balboa. Can you think of others that would fit well into this category? If you can, list them in your response.
One of the goals of the sermon was to leave folks wanting to hear details about the “vision quest” next week. Did I achieve that goal?
Next week we will focus on the vision that I believe God is laying out for us. Plan to be here and invite someone to come with you. It will be a great Sunday!
I have this habit, some probably think its annoying, of commenting on how things are going during the service. I especially focus on my flub ups and absent mindedness. I do it to help us relax and see worship as a natural process rather than a formal exercise. What do you think? Annoying? Funny? Interesting? Silly?
Don’t forget the 50 Day Adventure. Sign up for materials quickly as I have to order stuff next week.
I am looking forward to your responses.
Grace, Steve
