Weekend Recap…

Worked this weekend at Target…had the closing shifts Sat. and Sun….wasn’t really too bad. Spent all my free time preparing to fill-in leading worship at Reveal Church a new church start up at Gainesville State.  Sunday, found out drummer was sick and wasn’t going to make it 2 hours before the service…got caught totally unprepared to play without a drummer…it was tough.

For those of you that are musicians, and perhaps worship leaders you probably already know, and if this is a new one for you, take it to heart… You plan and play differently whether or not a drummer is involved.  There are alot of amazing songs that rely on a strong drumm beat to anchor the song, these are not ones to try with just a guitar, save them for when you have a full band to use.  Other songs don’t rely so heavily on the drums, and those are good to use when leading with just an Ac. guitar.

The set list for Sunday was as follows…

• Happy Day- Tim Hughes
• Majestic- Lincoln Brewster
• Everlasting God- Brenton Brown
• Mighty to Save- Hillsong

*cringe* without a drummer, we limped through and survived, but it was far from excellent.  Especially on songs like Happy Day and Majestic where 90% of the song is drums and bass (doesn’t really translate the same with bass and electric guitar) I got caught with my pants down (so to speak) and it won’t happen again …  Moral of the story guys is when planning music for a church plant, have a contingency plan when things fall through last minute on major issues.  What’s gonna happen when the drummer can’t make it, or if the dude running ProPresenter had a wreck on the way to church?  Is everything going to fall apart.  I’m so  glad that as a church thefollowing has determined that excellence will be a core value.  Meaning that we will always pour effort into making things are teh best we can possibly make them utilizing the reosurces we have.  Many churches I have served at in the past did not value such things.  What that means for me though is I’ve got to start formulating a contingency plan.  What is that plan going to look like? Not really sure.  But definitely beginning the formulation process now.

Mark Ayers, Lead Pastor of Reveal Church did a great job teaching about authenticity as he kicked off their new series 4Reel.  I have to be honest, getting involved in anything ministry related is just juicing me up to be ready to launch thefollowing, words cannot describe how much.  Reveal is going to do a great job reaching those far from God and bringing them into the kingdom.  I’m happy to be able to help them out in theri early stages, and I look forward to thefollowing continuing to partner with them in the future so we can truly make South Hall/North Gwinett County a VERY hard place to get to hell from.

On a side note, I miss being taught by my pastor.  I am axious for that day, granted I am being continually taught and coached through life  through our realtionship, but I look forward to having him speak the word of God into my life, and the lives of those in our surrounding community on a weekly basis.  He’s wicked creative, and just full of wisdom and insight into the scriptures.  You do not want to miss out on what is God is going to do in this community through thefollowing, under the leadership of this guy.  Trust me.  It’s going to be amazing.

Super stoked about a new CD you absolutely need to buy if you’re a worship leader, its called Happy Day- Live.

It’s the lateste offering from Tim Hughes, got some killer new songs, and some calssics as well.  Really been digesting a song called Give Us Your Courage.

“I’m not backing down, I will stand my ground, lifting high the name of Jesus…”

That’s just the opening line…Such huge committment, boldness, and determination.  But comes back to the reality that we need the power and courage that comes only from God to truly accomplish such a claim.  I digg it, you should too.

Lastly, uber stoked about the Todd Fields CD release party on Friday.  New cd I’ve been waiting on for forever it seems like.  For those that don’t know, if I could pick one worship leader I could say I resonate with the most it’s Todd.  Musical style is right where I’m at home, I love his writting, and just his authentic prescence when leading.  He’s mentored some amazing worship leaders throughout his ministry, several of whom are redefining the worship scene as of recently.  (Steve Fee, Kristian Stanfill just to name two)  I aspire to be able to do the same throughout my “career” as a worship leader, to raise up a new generation of leaders behind me, that will be empowerd to live out the calling of God on their life in such a way that it impacts the Kingdom in massive ways.  That’s my desire and my goal.

Man I’ve rambled alot, but been thinking alot this weekend.  GOt alot on my mind, this is the short version.  Ha ha!

Peace.

NaTe

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