As we embark on a new year – I’ve been thinking. Do we believe the way we think we do? Do we REALLY expect God to work in our lives & the lives of those around us? Do we EXPECT it? Read the rest of this entry »
Archive for the ‘Serving’ Category
Do We REALLY believe?
06
Jan
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 »
A Series Of Posts On Worship: Why & What Do You Rehearse?
07
Jun
So, we probably all rehearse. In fact, I’m willing to say we ALL rehearse something – we might just be the ones who rehearse “winging it” or the spiritual equivalent “being moved by the spirit”. Some of us do that. Some don’t. Some of us have stop watches that document our exact length of songs so that we can execute the service knowing that at the designated “sync” time – we can go to the video feed.
Here’s the reality. We all rehearse something. Why? Why do we rehearse?
A Series of posts on Worship: Worship in church
16
Apr
Worship in church is an incredibly broad and sweeping topic – so I’ll get right to it.
Our worship services are ALL about WORSHIP – every part of them being an act or an opportunity to WORSHIP. Nothing is exempt. If it IS exempt in your mind, or in the mind of your pastor or denomination, then you have the right to ask them why it isn’t an act-of or opportunity-to worship. If they can justify that it isn’t worship – they also need up justify it’s place in that service.
If it’s not worship & not justifiable – you’ve got to wonder why it’s there? Here’s an example I wrestle with. Read the rest of this entry »
If I Am The Leader – Who Do I Serve?
04
Mar
Makes you think, doesn’t it? I get comments all the time. Comments like, “Well, it’s your job to find the volunteers…it’s your job to play in the band if we are short a person…it’s your job to be really good musically…it’s your job to be prepared at rehearsal and know what’s going on… Etc etc.”
While there is the obvious truth to their statements, there is an implied statement they DON’T say …”It’s not my job, I’m just a volunteer, I just serve.” Read the rest of this entry »
