Yesterday was the start of VBS, so the entire platform was all decorated with Hawaiian decor, and many of us were wearing Hawaiian shirts and such. One of the cool benefits of the setting was the lack of pulpit (yes, we still have a pulpit). I’m going to be really honest here, no offence to [...]

Typical low attendance for a Memorial Day weekend, but not as low as I expected.
I saw a phenomenon I’ve never seen before. One of our folks sat down during everysong she didn’t like, and stood back up for the ones she did (hymns). I’m really not sure what to make of that. Oh well, I [...]

This week’s iLife discipline focus was worship. I love that we took an entire day to focus on what is the theme of my blog . I think we had a great time. I did something I would not usually do, and that is cancel rehearsal for the week. Why? Two reasons. First, Sunday [...]

Welcome back to Part 2 of Ben’s interview at Consuming Worship. A special welcome to all the “Gracers” who’ve come to see Ben’s interview. You made last Wednesday the highest traffic day I’ve ever had. Thanks so much for stopping by. Now on with the show.
Ben Abu Saada
How much have you seen your congregation shift [...]