9.22.08

Yesterday, I led worship with Aaron at Grace Fellowship. It was the first time I've been on stage in the main services at Grace. I played keys and led two songs. We had three services yesterday, and all of them were really good. Here's the set-list we did.

Glorious One by Fee, which I led
A Shield About Me by Eoghan Heaslip

Give Us Clean Hands by Charlie Hall, which I led
Made Me Glad by Miriam Webster with Your Name by Paul Baloche
Not What My Hands by Aaron Keyes


We had the founder and pastor for xxxchurch.com, Craig Gross, speak yesterday. He basically gave an overview of their ministry and shared the dangers of sexual addiction to pornography and how it, like any sin, keeps you from being able to do what God wants you to do. You should check out their website and maybe search for some of their media interviews. One thing that I love about their ministry is that they show love to every person they meet, no matter what lifestyle they live. Craig told about how he is friends with Ron Jeremey, notably the most famous man in the pornography industry. I love how they talk about it with such openness, and it has begun to change the way most Christians view and treat people who have struggles with sexual sin. Our job is to show love and to disciple people, not to look down on them and alienate them even more. I'm not going to preach to you, I just want to share what I feel about the message yesterday. Check out their website.


I'm super excited, because Isaiah and I are leading worship at all three services at Grace next weekend. Aaron has an event on Thursday night, when Grace's worship ministry usually rehearses, and he is leading worship at Midtown Community Church on Sunday night, so instead of having to rearrange rehearsals, and then leave Grace early on Sunday evening, he's just having Isaiah and me lead for Grace this weekend...without him. I'm nervous about it, but I'm extremely excited. I'm praying that I don't get too caught up in making sure that everything happens perfectly, but that I focus on hearing from God about what songs to do, and that we do a good job in preparing and leading, so that God is most glorified by what we do. I'm also praying that the Holy Spirit, as we lead, will pull on hearts to seek God more. I can't remember who said it, but someone was saying that it's important to remember to pursue excellence, not perfection. I hope that makes sense to you.


Oh...Aaron's basement is finally almost finished. The kitchen is done and usable, as are the bathrooms. Those are the important parts that have been missing for the past two weeks. Thankfully, we're self-sufficient now. I feel better about it, becuase I don't feel like we're encroaching on Aaron and his family as much. They have been so gracious to us so far, but I don't want to run out of favor, ya know?


My time here is up, but as it is any time, if you want to know more about what's going on in my life, just ask.


-Daniel