Howdy Do?? Well, mom took my book that I was reading so I have anything really profound to share with you all today- sorry about that- I'll work on it!
I do however have a semi-update about my internship. We have been really busy this last week and this week promises to bring more work. Right now our goal is to finish our MMM Bop music video before Wednesday nights rEal. It's gonna be sweet! We are gonna be gone for 2 weeks at camp here soon so you won't hear anything for a while but when I get back I'm sure there will be plenty to tell you about.
Just one prayer request: Our Neighbor friend Chelsea Wright from Abilene was in an accident a few weeks ago and is doing ok. "Uncle Ryan" said that she didn't quite have her normal energy but that she seemed to be recovering well. Pray for the long term effects the damage to her head may bring and for her family. Every one have a super week!! Love Ya!
Be Blessed!!!
5.31.2004
5.12.2004
And I'm home...
It's been a few days huh? Ahh well!! I'm home now- finals are over! Praise the Lord!!! Got my grades back too-not too bad! So on to what I really want to talk about.
I've been reading a book these last few days that was given to me by Brad Carter. It's called Emerging Worship by Dan Kimball. It talks about the restlessness and pacing of the emerging generation and what the church is doing or not doing to help engage this generation into a relationship with each other, with the church and with the Lord.
The question in today's reading was can you relate to the generation that is growing restless as it relates to the emerging church and worship service.
Being at ACU I have been able to experience a kind of worship that I have yet to find in another place. Thousands of college students gather together daily to praise and honor the Lord. This is the picture of an emerging generation and the worship atmosphere that is pro-active in adapting to the growing restlessness of the body while still maintaining traditional values in worship style. When I came home it was like a jolt back into reality. My home church seems unaware of the need to engage the 18-30 years olds. The challenge that the people in this age group- me included- face is the struggle to fit in. To find that nitch where they, where we can serve and still ourselves be challenged. To worship God in a way that we are really able to focus our hearts on the words that we are singing. To continue our learning and experience God even though the Ph. D.'s aren't around to challenge our faith.
It's crazy! As I was reading I found myself agreeing with what Kimball had to say much of the time. It's a tuff reality to face but what an eye opening experience it can be to look around and really notice the restlessness and pacing of the church.
Be Blessed!!
I've been reading a book these last few days that was given to me by Brad Carter. It's called Emerging Worship by Dan Kimball. It talks about the restlessness and pacing of the emerging generation and what the church is doing or not doing to help engage this generation into a relationship with each other, with the church and with the Lord.
The question in today's reading was can you relate to the generation that is growing restless as it relates to the emerging church and worship service.
Being at ACU I have been able to experience a kind of worship that I have yet to find in another place. Thousands of college students gather together daily to praise and honor the Lord. This is the picture of an emerging generation and the worship atmosphere that is pro-active in adapting to the growing restlessness of the body while still maintaining traditional values in worship style. When I came home it was like a jolt back into reality. My home church seems unaware of the need to engage the 18-30 years olds. The challenge that the people in this age group- me included- face is the struggle to fit in. To find that nitch where they, where we can serve and still ourselves be challenged. To worship God in a way that we are really able to focus our hearts on the words that we are singing. To continue our learning and experience God even though the Ph. D.'s aren't around to challenge our faith.
It's crazy! As I was reading I found myself agreeing with what Kimball had to say much of the time. It's a tuff reality to face but what an eye opening experience it can be to look around and really notice the restlessness and pacing of the church.
Be Blessed!!
5.07.2004
Movin' on Out!!!
Today I moved out of the dorm. All that's left in here is my computer and my bed stuff. There is this new rule in the dorm this year that you can't check out unless there is no trash in the hallway around the trashcan or anyone's stuff in the hall way? Are you kidding me? So me and Deanna and a girl across the hall spent 15 minutes playing janitor tonight so that she could check out then we could check out in the morning. We also took the liberty of hanging sings informing the other residence that if there is stuff in the hall you can't check out! Crazy! Anyway. I'm going to bed! I'll be home soon!
Be Blessed!!
Be Blessed!!
5.05.2004
It's broken?!?!
So you know what is the most frustrating thing in the world? I'll tell you in a minute right now I suppose I have some explaining to do as to why I haven't blogged in a while.
Well it all started about a week ago now. My internet got cut off. At first I thought it was just the ACU network, they often turn it off for some reason or another but alas, I had a virus. The good thing about being on a network is that if you have a virus they can tell you. The bad thing about being on the ACU network is that if you DO have a virus they turn your internet off and then run 2 million scans and not find anything then decide the day before you unhook your computer to turn your internet back on! Craziness!!!
I know I'm complaining too much but just one more. The most frustrating thing in the world... I think that it has to be when you get something from someone, something they really like and really wanted, and they open it and it's broken. That's frustrating! The redeeming factor in this situation, you can take it back and get another one! Alright!!!
Today was my last Wednesday at Highland for this school year and it was awesome. I really enjoyed the Oasis dinner, hanging' with the kids from Russell and worshiping with my walking team. God is so Good and really blessed me today.
I also took my last final today. Amen! Praise Jesus! Throw a Party!!!
There are people that touch your life in a way that you can't really explain. Not to someone else, not to that person and not even to yourself. Those are the people you miss that most when you depart.
Be Blessed!!
Well it all started about a week ago now. My internet got cut off. At first I thought it was just the ACU network, they often turn it off for some reason or another but alas, I had a virus. The good thing about being on a network is that if you have a virus they can tell you. The bad thing about being on the ACU network is that if you DO have a virus they turn your internet off and then run 2 million scans and not find anything then decide the day before you unhook your computer to turn your internet back on! Craziness!!!
I know I'm complaining too much but just one more. The most frustrating thing in the world... I think that it has to be when you get something from someone, something they really like and really wanted, and they open it and it's broken. That's frustrating! The redeeming factor in this situation, you can take it back and get another one! Alright!!!
Today was my last Wednesday at Highland for this school year and it was awesome. I really enjoyed the Oasis dinner, hanging' with the kids from Russell and worshiping with my walking team. God is so Good and really blessed me today.
I also took my last final today. Amen! Praise Jesus! Throw a Party!!!
There are people that touch your life in a way that you can't really explain. Not to someone else, not to that person and not even to yourself. Those are the people you miss that most when you depart.
Be Blessed!!
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