Concert and Getting Dunktized

The Autumn Film did a wonderful job in their concert. What a delight it was to deal with musicians who didn't project any diva spirit and brought it from the heart and with excellence. I heard folks comment that they loved the music and thoughtful lyrics. Of course the Forum band also did a wonderful job. I think I have a new favorite song in "You Won't Relent." Nick and Jil knock it dead on that one and my heart just soars everytime I hear it. Very powerful lyrics.

You won't relent until you have it all
My heart is yours

I'll set you as a seal, upon my heart
as a seal upon my arm
for there is a love, that is as strong as death
jealousy demanding as the grave
and many waters, cannot quench this love
My heart is yours

The baptism on the hill is one of the coolest venues for baptism I have ever seen. Perhaps a baptism in an ocean might beat it, but I love everyone gathering around standing on the hill. What a delight to witness young and old following Christ in baptism. Way to go Dalton, Isaac and Bill! I heard one small boy had commented to his mother afterwards that he saw people get "dunktized." I love it!

Guest worship leader at the Forum

We are blessed to have guest worship leader Steve Hammond and his team with us at the Forum this week. Adam Nelson plays drums with Steve and will also be leading us on Sunday evening. Don't miss it!

Forum Oct. 5, 2008

I thought Jay's message on how to discern the will of God was very insightful. I love the no-nonsense approach that makes the truth of the message much more palatable. Check out the below post for some of the meat of the message.

The music from the Forum Band keeps getting better. I don't know how, but it does. I hate to even mention such a thing because it is unfair to have our expectations so high every time they play. However, it is the sincerity and heart and passion of the group that makes them unique from other worship bands. I am moved to worship and I am moved to worship freely and openly. Thanks to all in the group for your hard work. If you know of places that might appreciate them playing be sure to pass along the information to Jil.

Jay's Message on Will of God