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The August 10: Monthly Roundup
What a month August has been. It’s hard to believe this month is over. We hope you enjoy this fun and informative roundup. Come On, You Weren’t That Busy in August, Were You? Yes. We went to Polishing the Pulpit for a week. We started homeschooling. I was involved in a blog guest writing contest. And there were plenty of “regular” things to fill the month, too! I have my first fantasy football draft tonight. Needless to say, I have no idea what I’m doing–not that that’s anything new, but at least I have an excuse this time. Cool Blog Updates One of the things that has made August busy…
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“Greater Things” Thursday #33: Crisis Care Class
Lebanon Road’s 2011 theme is “Greater Things.” For an introduction and video to this theme, click here. Each Thursday, we are highlighting a different area in which we are striving for greater things. ——————————— For over a year, Lebanon Road has been placing an emphasis on helping those who are going through times of grief. One of the ways this is being done is through a class that has been offered in the past, and will be offered again, starting in September. The class is called “Crisis Care: Hope for the Hurting.” The lessons are DVD-based, but are more built around discussions from the lessons. [The picture below is of…
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Seamless Technology in Worship (PtP 2011 Presentation)
Last Wednesday, I was asked to speak at Polishing the Pulpit on the topic “Seamless Technology in Worship.” The class was specifically designed for deacons and was on the “technology track,” but there were members of all types in the room. For this 45-minute presentation, I gave 10 steps to take. The idea was to go from (literally) square one, and then to walk all the way until technology is not only in use, but helpful. Here are the ten steps I gave, with a very brief explanation for each. 1. Plan, and Plan Some More. With technology being something that changes so often, it is going to take planning…
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Middle TN Singing: “Teach Me Lord to Wait
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“Greater Things” Thursday #32: Middle Tennessee Singing at LR
Lebanon Road’s 2011 theme is “Greater Things.” For an introduction and video to this theme, click here. Each Thursday, we are highlighting a different area in which we are striving to have greater things. —————————— God’s people are singing people. Not only is singing commanded of New Testament Christians, but singing is also enjoyed by so many. It lifts us up and helps to deeply instill lessons that come from the great words of hymns. Many areas of the country have regular singings, and Middle Tennessee is no different. For over 3o years, Christians have been getting together on Friday nights to sing praises to God together, and to enjoy…
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PtP Update on Tuesday: Taking a “Break”
As I type this, it is 10AM Eastern time, and I am not in a session at Polishing the Pulpit. I am actually missing out on one session, after having already attended 29 since arriving on Friday. But this is not really a break. I am in our room, typing my bulletin article for the week and getting it to our secretary. So, it is a working break! PtP is fabulous again this year. I have greatly enjoyed every session I have attended, have been introduced to some “new-to-me” speakers who do a great job, and have been able to dig deeply into God’s Word with many great teachers. Of…
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PtP 2011: Mary Carol Leading Ladies’ Class in a Song
Before my mom taught a ladies’ class, Mary Carol led “Blue Skies and Rainbows.” Leah snapped this picture. I’m proud that MC is willing to do this in front of several ladies. Uploaded by www.cellspin.net
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PtP 2011: The Coolest Thing I Saw on Saturday
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PtP 2011: Teens Singing in the Courtyard
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PtP 2011: Mary Carol Enjoying the Fountain
I wish I had my camera at hand a few minutes. Alan Highers, editor of the Spiritual Sword, came up to Mary Carol and shook her hand. I only wish she knew the influence of this great man is, to appreciate this moment. Uploaded by www.cellspin.net
