Alright, it's Sunday evening and we had "A DAY" this morning! Just reflecting on the morning after experiencing it, leaves my mind buzzing and my intellect searching for words to explain and express the atmosphere.
All I can say is that I sensed in my spirit early in the morning as I got ready for church that there was something unique in the air. Being the Worship Pastor one clue was the way the music was being layed out and the amazing sense of purpose in our worship set. After a really thorough rehearsal going over several powerful songs, more than usual, I told the team after we rehearsed..."worship is going to be unusually amazing!" But I really didn't know just how amazing the entire service would be and just how much the worship and music would be used.
After an incredible sermon by my husband, there was just a rythym in the air and it was clear that we were headed for a high energy marathon of slap down, throw-loose, hair-pin flyin', jerkin, runnin', shoutin', dancin', crazy praize, Holy Ghost time.
And since none of what I have written can even adequately describe what I saw from my perspective at the keyboard, I knew only one expression which matched it. I had seen a few years ago a print or painting by an African American artist of people just having out-right church! That image never has left my mind, for perhaps it is what we are and do. So tonight as I sat here reflecting, that picture filled my mind and it was as if that painting was indeed our people this morning and both the images melded into one. So I spent alot of time searching for that painting and though I have not found the exact one "yet", I have found a few which have the same message. And so I share them with you.
And since none of what I have written can even adequately describe what I saw from my perspective at the keyboard, I knew only one expression which matched it. I had seen a few years ago a print or painting by an African American artist of people just having out-right church! That image never has left my mind, for perhaps it is what we are and do. So tonight as I sat here reflecting, that picture filled my mind and it was as if that painting was indeed our people this morning and both the images melded into one. So I spent alot of time searching for that painting and though I have not found the exact one "yet", I have found a few which have the same message. And so I share them with you.
This is church. This is New Destiny International Church, March 2, 2008. This is many Sunday nights and Sunday mornings, Revival Services, and Meetings from the Lett's in Ministry. It is who we are and where we are going. It is the old and the new which meet to confirm that the things of the Spirit never change. Enjoy.
