Sunday, October 16, 2011

Sunday Evening Mumblings....

To say the weekend was crazy would be an understatement.

I don't need to spell out the mundane details - we loaded in, we sound checked, we played, we hung out, we slept, we woke up, we did it again.  That much was normal.

Friday we were at a pastors conference in Buffalo, Getzville actually,  and I was blown away by the immediate all out participation?  acceptance of what we do?.......how about just plain unity in the room.  It's been a long time since I've been playing and heard a congregation sing that loud for that long,  and just not stop.  I think it would be fair to say that group of people did not need us to lead them anywhere in worship,  they were just ready to go.  It was humbling to be a part of it.  I can say for sure that it helped me to just let go and play, and not worry about it,  and it felt like the rest of the guys had a similar experience.  Thank you Getzville, and Bethel Baptist Church for letting us be a part of that.

Saturday and Sunday in Auburn, NY was just cool.  The Lakes Church is a church that doesn't think in any sort of box.  They're not crazy, no rules,  anything goes,  rather they are just open to any opportunity to do something for God's Kingdom.  In the past couple months,  they've moved their main campus into a 103 year old amazing church building,  started holding church services in a local bar,  and their community is noticing.  Their local news has been running stories in their paper, including front page news about what this church is doing.  I'd be lying if I said I wasn't envious of the difference they are making in their community.

Josh their pastor,  preached this morning out of John 4,  a chapter I've been dwelling on,  and keep going back to over the past couple years.  What he had to say was a totally different take on that chapter that I never saw before.  I love when something you've read a million times comes at you completely different.  It was a great morning.

The day ended with sad news for me.  A friend i grew up with passed away on Friday.  When I got home I went to his wake.  I don't know what to say really, it was a total tragedy.  I think all i want to say, is hold those close to you closer,  and if someone close to you is struggling, or is falling down,  please pick them up.  Someone said once, they get by with some help from their friends....

Thanks for reading, stay safe,  and stay classy.