Jun 30, 2010
--Roberts Connection: Day on3--
I thought I should talk about my time at RWC. I was very antsy when I got there because we were oh so fashionably late. We weren’t late late…but we were late. If you made any sense of that then thumbs up to you. What I mean exactly is there was a 2 hour check in time window and we (who live <=15 min away) got there at around 2:55. So I went in and got my T-shirt and room number and all and headed back to the car so I can unload my stuff. My mom was kind of annoying me because she was talking on my cellphone and she was talking SO LOUD. I kept whispering ‘inside voice’ but she just gave me an angry look. So after that lovely note we headed to my room for the night. Apparently me and keys do not go well together. I had trouble opening two out of two of the doors. Luckily no one was really around to see me struggle or it would be embarrassing lol. So I dropped off my bag, saw the sign on the door that had my room mate and my name. He wasn’t there so I put on my Roberts T-Shirt and headed to the CLC auditorium for the first event. Oh that’s right, THE ROBERTS CUP. Little did I know this involved running? I held up good though. Wasn’t the fastest on my 12 person team but I was far from the slowest. We had to go all over campus and solve riddles. It took out group about 45 minutes to an hour and we came in second. It was kind of fun but at the same time it kind of wasn’t. It started down pouring half way through and we had to keep going (and the rest of my teams challenges were outside). SOOoo, we finally finished (2nd) and went back to the auditorium. This girl started talking to me, which my mom passed along to my family as flirting, but some people don’t understand the difference of being nice and flirting. So it was time to eat so I headed over to the garlock dinning hall with my mom. We ate and I could tell she was jonesing to leave for the night. So I walked her to the car at 6:45 and headed to my room to try and meet my roommate. He wasn’t there so I headed down to the auditorium for the next lecture type thing. When that was done they announced that the bon fire was cancelled due to the rain earlier. So instead we went to the BT’s Café to watch live music. The guy was pretty good, he literally knows, every song lol. So I watched him for 45 minutes then they announced that the movie was starting in a few minutes so I started walking to the auditorium to see it. On my way there I became part of a group because two girls started talking to me and the kid next to me so the four of us ended up walking to the movie together and sat together. They were awesome. So the movie was the blind side. It was sad/funny. I finally met my room mate when I went back. We talked for about three hours before we both ended up falling asleep. Day two will come later
--Worship Night--
“For we are the circumcision, who worship God in the Spirit, rejoice in Christ Jesus, and have no confidence in the flesh” – Philippians 3:3
Well today was my second night of the beach worship ministry. This night felt different. Was it because of the rain or the fact that the annual Harbor Fest was going on? ….Possibly. We decided to do it anyways, I mean it’s not like it was down pouring, it was only sprinkling. So my sisters and I arrive at the beach and it was CROWDED. There were tents, there were rides, police on bikes, if you can think of it, it was probably at the beach that night. So we meet up with the guitar player and Cajon player and find that our regular spot is basically closed. We usually meet at the beginning of the pier but the pier was closed off for whatever reason. So we moved down a bit to the crowd. I was pretty nervous here tonight, it wasn’t a regular night, it was far more crowded. So to continue on, we went on with the night and gained a few more regulars (two more guitar players and a guitar players girlfriend). I had a lot of fun like usual. I don’t bring my guitar because there are already so many guitar players that it seems pointless. I don’t think it will sound very good to try and get four guitars to play in sync, it just not going to happen. I did play on someone else’s guitar though. Played a few songs and it was great. It gives me hope that I will be able to have a band in college. I think it would be awesome to be in a band.
There was a lot of spiritual warfare going on, but I think it turned out great for a special event night. If it was a regular day at the beach then I would think it was insane.
First you have the angry lady with the kid. Her daughter was looking at us and the mom says “Don’t look at them, you’re only encouraging them”. There was the two creepy guys. There were teens making out in front of us (which was very odd btw), there was the kid who put a lighter over one of our guitar players and said “I think they get the point, and the occasional non-whisper whisper “they should go to jail”. I’m not dwelling on the bad though. There were a lot of random Christians that came up to worship with us. Even people who aren’t Christian walked by nodding there head with the music smiling. I think it turn out to be pretty successful. Hopefully we will be having it again this upcoming Saturday. Can’t wait, love this ministry.
Well today was my second night of the beach worship ministry. This night felt different. Was it because of the rain or the fact that the annual Harbor Fest was going on? ….Possibly. We decided to do it anyways, I mean it’s not like it was down pouring, it was only sprinkling. So my sisters and I arrive at the beach and it was CROWDED. There were tents, there were rides, police on bikes, if you can think of it, it was probably at the beach that night. So we meet up with the guitar player and Cajon player and find that our regular spot is basically closed. We usually meet at the beginning of the pier but the pier was closed off for whatever reason. So we moved down a bit to the crowd. I was pretty nervous here tonight, it wasn’t a regular night, it was far more crowded. So to continue on, we went on with the night and gained a few more regulars (two more guitar players and a guitar players girlfriend). I had a lot of fun like usual. I don’t bring my guitar because there are already so many guitar players that it seems pointless. I don’t think it will sound very good to try and get four guitars to play in sync, it just not going to happen. I did play on someone else’s guitar though. Played a few songs and it was great. It gives me hope that I will be able to have a band in college. I think it would be awesome to be in a band.
There was a lot of spiritual warfare going on, but I think it turned out great for a special event night. If it was a regular day at the beach then I would think it was insane.
First you have the angry lady with the kid. Her daughter was looking at us and the mom says “Don’t look at them, you’re only encouraging them”. There was the two creepy guys. There were teens making out in front of us (which was very odd btw), there was the kid who put a lighter over one of our guitar players and said “I think they get the point, and the occasional non-whisper whisper “they should go to jail”. I’m not dwelling on the bad though. There were a lot of random Christians that came up to worship with us. Even people who aren’t Christian walked by nodding there head with the music smiling. I think it turn out to be pretty successful. Hopefully we will be having it again this upcoming Saturday. Can’t wait, love this ministry.
Jun 21, 2010
Glory to god (Beach Worship Ministry)
"Glory to God
Glory to God
Glory to God, forever
Take my life and let it be
All for You and for Your glory
Take my life and let it be Yours"
These words were deeply sang as I sat at the pier for my first night of the beach worship ministry. This song (and our god is greater, but that's obvious) were really deep to me.
To start, if you don't know (like I didn't), what the beach Worship ministry is...It's a group of Christians that meet at Charlotte beach pier to do worship. Like I said this was my first time so I didn't know what to expect. I was thinking it was going to be in one of the pavillions secluded....well I was wrong.
I arrived with my sisters and was a bit nervous but went with it. So 7 o'clock came and we headed for the pier to meet the other people. I didn't know anyone there which was pretty fun. I never spent time with Christians I don't know. So we got to the beginning of the pier and that's when I got really nervous. Here we were, 5 or 6 Christians with a couple of guitars and acoustic drums (Cajun sp?) playing our Christian music as hundreds of people walked by every few minutes. Pretty nerve racking. I mean there were "Gansters", bikers, drunk people. I really didn't know what would happen.
So we started playing and I started to feel better because more and more people were coming. At one point we were up to 20 christians rocking out on our acoustics and singing, pure worship.
A (semi) funny debate started. After the first couple songs someone saw a piece of garbage on the ground (one of those trays you get your French fries in) and dropped like a dollar in change in there thinking it was our "tip" jar. It started a chain reaction and ended up having 5 or so people drop money in there. So the debate was weather to keep it there and donate the money or to close it so it stays purely about god and not seem like we are playing for money. So we ended up closing it (which I agree with).
I didn't bring my guitar cause it was only my first time, didn't want to jump the gun. But I did play a song on guitar.
To wrap up, i felt like this experience really helped me to grow more as a Christian. I have a problem with being up front about my relationship with God. This really helped me get over that fear. At first I was looking around like crazy, "Is someone i know going to see me". But by the end I wasn't bothered at all. There we a bunch of random Christians that came up to worship with us which was great. You could really feel the presence of god working there. I know that I will definitly be going back. I will probably be real nervous again but it's normal rational fear. The kind that helps you grow. I think God will do amazing things in this ministry and Im so happy to be a part of it. So what is your fear? Maybe you have the same fears as me, and you're scared to be bold about the love you have for Christ. I will give you this advice. Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Pray about it and if you are sincere, God will give you the determination. What ever your fears are as a Christian, I encourage you to stand it up David and Goliath style. What are you going to do when the oppertunity comes?
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On a side note. I have to say about the guy who gave us a ride home. We were blasting this rock music (Christian screamo type) and we pulled up this red light, it's like 11 or 12 at night at this point. We raced had a street race with car next to us. It was AWSOME. Can't wait till college. When I'm on my own terms (I am going to a Christian college so no over reacting lol)
Glory to God
Glory to God, forever
Take my life and let it be
All for You and for Your glory
Take my life and let it be Yours"
These words were deeply sang as I sat at the pier for my first night of the beach worship ministry. This song (and our god is greater, but that's obvious) were really deep to me.
To start, if you don't know (like I didn't), what the beach Worship ministry is...It's a group of Christians that meet at Charlotte beach pier to do worship. Like I said this was my first time so I didn't know what to expect. I was thinking it was going to be in one of the pavillions secluded....well I was wrong.
I arrived with my sisters and was a bit nervous but went with it. So 7 o'clock came and we headed for the pier to meet the other people. I didn't know anyone there which was pretty fun. I never spent time with Christians I don't know. So we got to the beginning of the pier and that's when I got really nervous. Here we were, 5 or 6 Christians with a couple of guitars and acoustic drums (Cajun sp?) playing our Christian music as hundreds of people walked by every few minutes. Pretty nerve racking. I mean there were "Gansters", bikers, drunk people. I really didn't know what would happen.
So we started playing and I started to feel better because more and more people were coming. At one point we were up to 20 christians rocking out on our acoustics and singing, pure worship.
A (semi) funny debate started. After the first couple songs someone saw a piece of garbage on the ground (one of those trays you get your French fries in) and dropped like a dollar in change in there thinking it was our "tip" jar. It started a chain reaction and ended up having 5 or so people drop money in there. So the debate was weather to keep it there and donate the money or to close it so it stays purely about god and not seem like we are playing for money. So we ended up closing it (which I agree with).
I didn't bring my guitar cause it was only my first time, didn't want to jump the gun. But I did play a song on guitar.
To wrap up, i felt like this experience really helped me to grow more as a Christian. I have a problem with being up front about my relationship with God. This really helped me get over that fear. At first I was looking around like crazy, "Is someone i know going to see me". But by the end I wasn't bothered at all. There we a bunch of random Christians that came up to worship with us which was great. You could really feel the presence of god working there. I know that I will definitly be going back. I will probably be real nervous again but it's normal rational fear. The kind that helps you grow. I think God will do amazing things in this ministry and Im so happy to be a part of it. So what is your fear? Maybe you have the same fears as me, and you're scared to be bold about the love you have for Christ. I will give you this advice. Don't be afraid to step out of your comfort zone. Pray about it and if you are sincere, God will give you the determination. What ever your fears are as a Christian, I encourage you to stand it up David and Goliath style. What are you going to do when the oppertunity comes?
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On a side note. I have to say about the guy who gave us a ride home. We were blasting this rock music (Christian screamo type) and we pulled up this red light, it's like 11 or 12 at night at this point. We raced had a street race with car next to us. It was AWSOME. Can't wait till college. When I'm on my own terms (I am going to a Christian college so no over reacting lol)
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