On this second weekend of Advent we are to light the candle that represents Peace. Peace? Really, I mean, when was the last time your Christmas was Peaceful? Even the first Christmas seemed absent of Peace…. didn’t it?? Or, is there something we are overlooking? Read the rest of this entry »
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Christmas Time: Peace
04
Dec
Chicago – The 2 different “to do” lists
07
Oct
In this post I will share some brief thoughts on my recent family vacation to Chicago. Yes, we drove. It was long, about 12 hours including stops for my kids. It was windy, and cold, and rained 5 of 7 days. We had car troubles – on the way home, on a busy Interstate. We were OK. I saw some of the best sunsets of my life. I took this awesome pic right beside these words (it’s the Willis Tower, formerly the Sears Tower). We rode the “L” and bus, ate some Chicago-style deep-dish pizza (which was kinda like what eating will be like in heaven I think ….) went to a Zoo, and the Shedd Aquarium, and the Museum of Science and Industry, and Starved Rock National Park and Buffalo Rock State Park and visited one of my favourite churches for Sunday services, Willow Creek Community Church in the suburb of South Barrington. All in 7 days. Yep, it was busy. But here’s what else we did. Read the rest of this entry »
What exactly is the Artist In Residence program all about?
24
Jul
I know many people have thought the Artist In Residence program is a great idea. But many have also asked a simple albeit relevant question – “Well, what exactly is the goal of this program?”
Please read this statement produced by our first Resident, Sylvia Woods – who shares her thoughts on the program, followed by some goals which we are aiming to achieve with the Artist In Residence program here at Lakeside. Read the rest of this entry »
Creative Arts Director 2.0 – The Artist In Residence Program launching Sept 2011
22
Jul
As we slowly make our way through summer – I have been laying plans in anticipation of the fall. This fall my role – as the Creative Arts Director – is expanding. In addition to the role I have had – overseeing the worship team volunteers & heading up the team that creates and carries-out our Sunday services with other key staff members – I will also be overseeing our newly created position of Artist In Residence.
For those who aren’t sure what that big title means – let me explain. Read the rest of this entry »
I was thinking…
22
Jul
I will be honest – which is basically all I am if you know me at all by now – that I get tired & lazy sometimes. I do. But most of the time I am thinking. I mean this quite truthfully. I am thinking sometimes when people are trying to talk to me – when I should be listening, I am thinking. Read the rest of this entry »
