March 29, 2009
sunday breakfast
The videoposing (a new word) of my sermons has become one of the ways I edit myself. I will take the computer to the sanctuary and record my first thoughts and edit, my second draft and edit and on and on...It's helpful to get a sense of how I am communicating. My demeanor, my intention, and the language I use all need editing at times.
Seeing myself at work is also disturbing at times. I have been struggling with vesting lately for some reason. I find myself wanting to preach on Sunday mornings like I have been in the videos. You know, green hoodie, beat up slacks or jeans, and a comfortable shirt. I want to sit on the floor and talk to the people in my church. I want some intimacy in the space and it is sorely lacking.
Now, robes don't necessarily prohibit intimacy. But they do suggest a certain formality to me that I can't always embody. I'm just not that formal a person.
This week I am struggling with something new in regards to the video. I am having a hard time not trying to duplicate exactly what I said in the video. I am preaching without a manuscript again. (Recording the sermons on Friday is also an attempt to have something to share on-line when I am not using a manuscript.) It has not been a problem before. The sermons don't usually feel delivered on Friday, simply worked through. This post, well, I feel like I have preached the sermon and I am ready to move on. That's a little frustrating. We'll see what happens this morning.
I have an outline. I am using this blog to process my thoughts. (Yes, keeping this particular lenten fast has proven very difficult.) And I will outline the sermon again so I don't miss too much. But it likely will be very different this morning at church.
Speaking of this morning, I assume no one will be there. The weather is terrible. There is snow and ice on the ground. We had some nasty sleet and freezing rain overnight and the wind is still blowing. I need to de-ice the front steps and hope no one falls on their way into the building.
The All-Volunteer Jubilee Band is providing the music for worship: Johnny Cash, a few traditional spirituals, and a good jazz piece to close things out. It should be good. The dozen or so who make it to church should have quite the experience. I don't promise a holy experience, but there you go.
Be well. Enjoy your Sunday. Take a break from the fast for a day. It's late in Lent and I find the little breather helpful.
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March 08, 2009
sermon
It's an outline. I know. But it's what I have for you all today. I have not had time to film a video. There was a memorial service yesterday at the church and other things going on. So...Peace to you.
