Church services for May 10, 2009

MOTHERS' DAY SERVICES

This special day had two specially themed services. Tim talked on "the toughest job in the world" from Luke 2:41-52. We had chocolate gifts for the mothers in our congregation, an interactive welcome with cholcolate prizes, a funny video on motherhood and data projector pictures behind the words. Thanks to those mums who served on the day where you should have put your feet up, and to those who filled in.

The morning service had all females serving (except for the soundie, prayer and preacher!) and the night service had an all-male lineup in the worship team (except for the techies!).

10am service

Shout to the Lord

Amazing Love (You Are My King)

Welcome / choc giveaway

Mission Spot

What the Lord Has Done in Me

How Deep the Father's Love

Prayer

Communion

Reading

Sermon

Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

I have had many positive comments about the leading of this service, that it was anointed. From where I was (behind the keyboard!) it was great. Thanks for the sensitive song choice, the great leading from the piano, the nice acoustic guitar (a voice we don't often hear), and supportive drumming (which enhanced the songs well). I couldn't really comment on the vocals as I couldn't hear them, but I heard that they were lovely! Thanks for being sensitive to Tim and his leading at the end of the service. The whole service was smoothly presented throughout.

6pm service

Your Love is Amazing (Your Love Makes Me Sing)

Fear Not

From the Inside Out

Welcome / choc giveaway

Mission Spot

Lord of Lords

Prayer / Communion

Video

Sermon

I Could Sing of Your Love Forever

I Could Only Imagine

The all-male lineup worked well! The vocals blended well, and was easy to sing along with. The guitar and vocals was the best I have heard from the worship leader, and you all fitted in well in the role you played. (I'll get a mic in front of the bassist sometime!) Nice choice of songs (we talked about the song list) - a blend - and also sensitive to the leading of Tim at the end of the service.

DP, thanks for your work even though it is not your role! I hope that it helps you as you lead next time to see how that role supports yours. Sound chick extraordinare, you just get better and better.

This service left a good taste in the mouth, something is moving in this service, and it is great to be a part of. Thanks for your worship, your servant heart and your excellent musicianship.

Can I encourage you all to continue to worship, pray and read the Bible on your own during the week, and in between your time on stage (or behind the desk)? This is the main way in which this church will improve. Not to mention the overflow into your own lives!

Thanks, I love you all! Give me feedback, too, on what you thought, so we can all get better together.