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That Which is Currently Challenging and Shaping Me

29. October 2009

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Over the last few days I’ve taken a Sabbatical/Study Leave of sorts for the purpose of prayer, personal worship with God in a secluded spot, and life change/growth.  I spent part of this time at the BCMD’s Shepherd’s Rest at Skycroft.  The ground on that mountain is hallowed.  I have seen God work in many [...]

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Worship Recap – August 2, 2009

3. August 2009

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Worship Recap – August 2, 2009

Yesterday was a fantastic day of worship at FBC Laurel. We are in the middle of a doctrinal series titled, “These Things We Believe.” Yesterday’s theme was about our salvation.  We also celebrated the Lord’s Supper, or celebrated the Eucharist, or communion – whatever your tradition calls it!
Before I walk you through the service, you [...]

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Worship, a Tool for Church Growth?

11. June 2009

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Worship, a Tool for Church Growth?

Recently, my church hosted Gerrit Gustafson as he presented his seminar on worship called Worship School.  Gerrit’s heart is to encourage others in their journey of becoming whole-hearted worshipers. Throughout the day, you could see the passion he has for this on his face as he led us through the seminar.
Here are some one-liners and [...]

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Sunday Recap – May 17, 2009

18. May 2009

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Sunday Recap – May 17, 2009

This post is part of the Sunday Setlists blog carnival hosted by Fred McKinnon.  Click over to see what other churches experienced in worship this week!
Sunday, May 17, 2009  40 Days of Community Emphasis on Ministry
Walk-in: Where You Are (by Carl Cartee)
Music Set:
All Because of Jesus (Fee)
Because of Your Love (Paul Baloche)
God of This City
From [...]

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Sunday Recap – May 3, 2009

3. May 2009

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Sunday Recap – May 3, 2009

Today’s setlist/program notes can be found here.
Recap
Walk In/Pre-Service – Sing, Sing, Sing (by Chris Tomlin)
Music Worship Set
Sing to the King
God of this City
Inside Out
Dance/Interpretive Movement on Because He Lives
Message: “Christian Sharing” 1 Corinthians 11:23-26
- a message on fellowship with Believers and with Jesus through Communion/Lord’s Supper
Observations
Today began week 3 in the 40 Days of Community [...]

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Sunday Recap – April 26, 2009

30. April 2009

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Sunday Recap – April 26, 2009

With all the other things going in my life this week, I forgot about posting my Sunday recap.  Oh well, better late than never!
View our program notes/set list from this Sunday here.
It was an incredible morning of hearing stories of lives changed when others took a moment to share about their faith in Jesus. This [...]

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Sunday Recap for April 19, 2009

20. April 2009

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Sunday Recap for April 19, 2009

The picture above was taken by by wife on the way home from church yesterday.  It’s safe to say that it is a representative image of how we all felt after the services on Sunday.  At Thursday night’s rehearsal, I asked the team to leave it all on the stage in order to glorify God.  [...]

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Yesterday’s Worship And Moldy Bread

20. April 2009

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Yesterday’s Worship And Moldy Bread

OK, yesterday’s worship services were awesome and in no way resembled moldy bread. So before you read on below, you need to know these are devotional thoughts based on Exodus 16
Exodus 16: 17-20
The Israelites did as they were told; some gathered much, some little. And when they measured it by the omer, he who gathered [...]

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