Church services for April 5, 2009

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Well, last Sunday was Palm Sunday and we are now into Easter/Passion Week. The theme was centered in Luke's version of the Triumphal Entry. The morning had the Chair of Elders impersonating the donkey and went down on all fours through the aisle during the Bible reading. Funny stuff. It was interesting for me in that I picked all the songs for both services. And without boring you about the journey, I found it a great experience. It was one that God revealed things to me during the services, after I had picked the songs (or I thought I picked them, of course I had supernatural help, I know that now!).

The following comments are just an encouragement from me. Please take them in the manner in which I mean it. We do take as a given, don't we, that we are in service to God and that the louder comments from me or anyone else you can take with your own discernment.

Before I comment further, I am keen to hear your experiences, so email me! I had comments from the peanut gallery that were positive, and I could have hugged them! So be encouraged.

10am service

And Can It Be

In Christ Alone

Welcome

Mission Spot

Prayer

Jesus Messiah

What the Lord Has Done In Me

Communion (Item through distribution)

Reading (with live action!)

Sermon

You Are My King/Amazing Love

First of all, thanks to the worship leader, who stepped up from back up singing. You are unaware, I think that you are gifted in leading. And also trained for the job. So don't think that you just stepped in, you owned that role on Sunday, and did a brilliant job. And the singing from everyone, wow! One of my aims this year has been to improve the quality and quantity of our singing team. No need this week. It was full and lovely.

Thanks to the band who regularly retro themselves for the morning service, thanks for your attitudes and your willingness to serve. Again, ace music.

And techies, thanks for a great mix, and for dealing with the barrage of requests just before the service. I will try to rectify that this week, just to let everyone know what a busy time it is just before the service.

6pm service

Blessed Be Your Name

Lord I Lift Your Name on High

Jesus Messiah

Welcome

Mission Spot

Prayer

Lord of Lords

Hosanna

Sermon

You Are My King/Amazing Love

This service I had the opportunity to come in when everyone else did at 6pm. This allowed me to see how the church presents itself to the congregation. It was great! The lighting made all the difference, and with the bar stools, and set up with the singers on one side. And again, beautiful music. Wow, after struggling to find a bassist, we had such a full sound with the three acoustic musos you had. And the singers. Mission accomplished with my plan for the singers this year!

The worship leader really took the appropriate authority last night. You were sensitive to Holy Spirit, and all of you were worshipping yourselves and leading others. My heart is leaping right now! What a demonstration of great ministry from all of you!

Tech

I'd like to say special thanks to those of you who worked on Saturday too to do the new set up. I loved being around you then you all in your element (although I was mindful of getting in the way!). I'd like to say that aside from the brilliant job you did (everything looks great!) that it cheers me to no end that you are great at what you do and that you willingly give up time and resources to ministry. I love yous all!

Thanks all, have a great week.

Sarah