The words I am looking for are "supremely tired." Yeah. I think that's it. Last night was good. I think there were about 40 in attendance...and only a few of those were from my church. So, that's great. Most were from other churches in the city and in the North Shore suburbs. I would do it again. Though, I have some thoughts about this kind of amplified music in such a space as community church.
First, I think amplified music in church is fine. I have no problems with its "appropriateness" and the like. And Isaac and his band can be very sensitive in their delivery and song choice. The drummer, Miles, was very sensitive to the fact that he was in a lively acoustic and did not need to play hard to create the same effect as he might in a larger venue. Good stuff.
Most of the people who came enjoyed themselves...and shared that the music and the silence moved them. It was nice to see them lose themselves in the moment, close their eyes and listen, or to come forward and kneel before the icon and pray. I think overall the service was a "success." I wish there were a different word.
So, this morning I awoke tired. I expected as much. The sermon is done. I am preaching without notes again. I am enjoying this process. Something about NOT writing allows me to be more intuitive than I might otherwise be. I am sure that there are other habits/traits/quirks I am revealing to the congregation that I don't see yet. But that will come in its own time.
I have decided to leave the rearranged space as is for this morning's service. Strangers were in our church. I want people to see what that means...If I can remember to do so, I'll take a picture to share with you guys.
Have a great day.
Posted by tripp at June 15, 2008 07:23 AM