AND, we had some interesting and exciting physical expressions of worship going on. From clapping and even some 'light' dancing (whatever that is), to tears of joy and confession.
I know it may have seemed odd that there was a flash going off in worship, but we're trying to get some 'live' shots for our use in the future. Trust us!
Had a cool moment at the beginning where I got to welcome home one of our very own from Iraq - Ira Pray! Glad he's back safely with his family and with us. God kept him safe!
It was a powerful time of musical worship, as well as a powerful time of the word in worship:
- Anger is NOT a sin. Says so in scripture.
- We should be angry about some things - kids/women sold into slavery, poverty, etc.
- We need to be able to forgive as Jesus forgave. Tough - but not impossible with Him!
This is the beginning of our series called 'Toxic Emotions' which will run into mid-March. Pray for me this next week as I get to preach on bitterness. I will be team teaching with Chris Boblit, our Student Ministries Director. It'll be his first time preaching, so pray for him too!
This is a touchy and tough subject for all of us. We like to hold a grudge. We like to talk about 'the situation' with other people, hoping they will see our side and join us in our view. Bitterness is a nasty little booger that we just want to wipe out of our lives. With God's help and a change of heart, we can do just about anything. So we'll see where God takes us as we prepare.
See you in church...
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