Night of Worship - week 1
Last night we had our first night of worship, and I thought it went ok. Personally, I had way too many things going through my mind, which prevented me from really enjoying it.
The best moment of the night was at the very end, when a group of teenage girls came forward and danced during "Trading my Sorrows." They danced with joy, and there was excitement, and frankly, it really energized the place. I was bummed that it happened at the very end of the night, but at least it still happened.
I'm looking forward to future "nights of worship", and hopefully my mind will be a little less cluttered, and I will be able to enjoy it more.
Here are some pictures from last night. For more pictures, click here.
1 comment:
Pastor Dave ~
I have been checking in on your blog for a while now and will begin by telling you that you have both impressed and inspired me more than a few times. I have actually commented to you a time or two hoping to lend you a bit of encouragement here or there. I am but a part of the Church body. Not in any form of leadership mind you however I believe that we are all capable of being leaders in many ways. Anyway, moving beyond that thought to the main point of my comment today. I have noted a lot of stress coming from you in recent months. You have expressed it many many times and heck....I only know you from your blog (which is to say...really, not at all) so forgive me for my boldness, but I have felt a prompting by the spirit to just tell you something. I have tried to ignore it....but we all know that you dont ignore promptings from the spirit and ever feel peace so here I go.
You have been called to a place of leadership in the Church. We all know that being a Church leader does not exclude you from trials and valleys just as being a Christian doesn't mean everyday will be easy. As a matter of fact, it is sometimes more difficult as the enemy works so hard to wreak havoc. You know how to seek the Lords guidance thru all that you have on your heart, mind and your plate....do it. Then....please...call on your brothers in Christ who can lend you the support and encouragement that you need. You are blessed and you know that. But there is something missing or something that you have to give to God. I dont know what it is, but, just thru this blog alone I feel such a heaviness from you. I am being bold for God here.....you need to be healthy to lead a flock. I have been in a Church body with a truly wonderful but unhealthy pastor who didnt take the steps to share his emotional struggles. Our elders let it slide and didnt press him. The Church body suffered greatly. Healing and restoration are two words that are on my heart to share. As a leader, it is your responsibility to lead in a healthy way. Be blessed and forgive my boldness.
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