Some Drama in Our Church

Yesterday, our congregation had a great day. We met, as we usually do on the 5th Sunday, at Oquirrh Elementary. Meeting there allows us to be in one assembly and have a potluck in the cafeteria. A ton of guests came to see the "play" - One of our young men had written a drama "I've Been Crucified With Christ". It was beautifully done! After the drama, one of our shepherds made a tearful application of the skit just presented - led us into a moment of celebrating the Supper. The praise team sang beautifully. Guests came who were seeking a church home. The potluck was wonderful - almost everyone stayed and enjoyed some great food and fellowship. (Even most of the guests!) It was a great day!
The REAL drama came after the assembly - when just a few hours later one of our elders received a phone call from a member who had "concerns" about the assembly. Because they were upset (my suspicion) - they didn't stay for the potluck. My guess is they went home to eat camels and swallow gnats. We had a better lunch at the school - getting to know the guests and welcome them back.
It was a great day. Did your congregation have a good day yesterday?

This an That

With the passing of Rosa Parks this week we were all reminded that one person can make a difference. Thank you, Rosa. May we all find our purpose!

If you enjoy reading, pick up the book "The Kite Runner". You will need to keep reminding yourself that the book is fiction. You will not want to put it down. Great read. I'm always in the market for a good book - if you've read a good one lately, let me know! Recommendations are the best source for a good book.

If you want to see an old fashion good movie, treat yourself to "Dreamer". The whole family will enjoy this one, especially if you have a girl or boy who loves horses.

If anyone knows where I can get a copy of the book " Trusting God In The Storms of Life" by John Mark Hicks, please let me know. It is out of print.

The Great Omission?

Really enjoyed hearing Dallas Willard speak at the Utah Pastor's Conference. Now, I am reading his book "Spirit of the Disciplines". I love his discussion of the "Great Commission" -

Have we done what is necessary to bring the earnest convert into his or her possessions as a child of God, as a brother or sister of Jesus Christ in the new life? Unfortunately, the answer to this question is a clear no. So we can only describe the phrase, "teaching them to do all things whatsoever I have commanded you," as the Great Omission from the Great Commission of Matthew 28:19-20.

Too harsh? Simple make an inquiry of your own. As your church, "What is our group's plan for teaching our people to do everything Christ commanded?"

Does your church have a plan? What is it?

covered in grace

The LDS (Mormon) Tabernacle here in Salt Lake City is undergoing a much needed renovation. Built in 1853 by Mormon pioneers, the Tabernacle is known by its unbelievable acoustics, is getting a new roof. The famous domed top is right now covered in insulation. The brand of insulation? Grace. Right now, if you looked at the new insulation - you would see the word "grace" hundreds of times stuck to the domes skin.
You could say that the domed structured in insulated in "grace". May it come to be true for all of us! We are, as believers, covered in God's grace. And now, the LDS Tabernacle, is covered in grace as well.
You gotta love it.

Top Songs of 1976

A trip down memory lane. Pick out your favorite songs! Hard to believe I actually liked some of these! Looks like a down year for music! Back then I was mainly into Charlie Pride, Mere Haggard, CCR, etc. Maybe I can find the top 100 country songs tomorrow?

Top 100 Hits of 1976 / Top 100 Songs of 1976
1. Silly Love Songs, Paul McCartney and Wings
2. Don't Go Breaking My Heart, Elton John and Kiki Dee
3. Disco Lady, Johnnie Taylor
4. December, 1963 (Oh, What A Night), Four Seasons
5. Play That Funky Music, Wild Cherry
6. Kiss And Say Goodbye, Manhattans
7. Love Machine (Part 1), The Miracles
8. 50 Ways To Leave Your Lover, Paul Simon
9. Love Is Alive, Gary Wright
10. A Fifth Of Beethoven, Walter Murphy and The Big Apple Band
11. Sara Smile, Daryl Hall and John Oates
12. Afternoon Delight, Starland Vocal Band
13. I Write The Songs, Barry Manilow
14. Fly, Robin, Fly, Silver Convention
15. Love Hangover, Diana Ross
16. Get Close, Seals and Crofts
17. More, More, More, Andrea True Connection
18. Bohemian Rhapsody, Queen
19. Misty Blue, Dorothy Moore
20. Boogie Fever, Sylvers
21. I'd Really Love To See You Tonight, England Dan and John Ford Coley
22. You Sexy Thing, Hot Chocolate
23. Love Hurts, Nazareth
24. Get Up And Boogie, Silver Convention
25. Take It To The Limit, Eagles
26. (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty, K.C. and The Sunshine Band
27. Sweet Love, Commodores
28. Right Back Where We Started From, Maxine Nightingale
29. Theme From "S.W.A.T", Rhythm Heritage
30. Love Rollercoaster, Ohio Players
31. You Should Be Dancing, Bee Gees
32. You'll Never Find Antoher Love Like Mine, Lou Rawls
33. Golden Years, David Bowie
34. Moonlight Feels Right, Starbuck
35. Only Sixteen, Dr. Hook
36. Let Your Love Flow, Bellamy Brothers
37. Dreamweaver, Gary Wright
38. Turn The Beat Around, Vicki Sue Robinson
39. Lonely Night (Angel Face), The Captain and Tennille
40. All By Myself, Eric Carmen
41. Love To Love You Baby, Donna Summer
42. Deep Purple, Donny and Marie Osmond
43. Theme From "Mahogany", Diana Ross
44. Sweet Thing, Rufus
45. That's The Way I Like It, K.C. and The Sunshine Band
46. A Little Bit More, Dr. Hook
47. Shannon, Henry Gross
48. If You Leave Me Now, Chicago
49. Lowdown, Boz Scaggs
50. Show Me The Way, Peter Frampton
51. Dream On, Aerosmith
52. I Love Music (Pt. 1), O'Jays
53. Say You Love Me, Fleetwood Mac
54. Times Of Your Life, Paul Anka
55. Devil Woman, Cliff Richard
56. Fooled Around And Fell In Love, Elvin Bishop
57. Convoy, C.W. McCall
58. Welcome Back, John Sebastian
59. Sing A Song, Earth, Wind and Fire
60. Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel, Tavares
61. I'll Be Good To You, Brothers Johnson
63. Shop Around, The Captain and Tennille
64. Saturday Night, Bay City Rollers
65. Island Girl, Elton John 66.
Let's Do It Again, Staple Singers
67. Let 'Em In, Paul McCartney and Wings
68. Baby Face, Wing and A Prayer Fife and Drum Corps
69. This Masquerade, George Benson
70. Evil Woman, Electric Light Orchestra
71. Wham Bam, Silver
72. I'm Easy, Keith Carradine
73. Wake Up Everybody (Pt. 1), Harold Melvin and The Bluenotes
74. Summer, War
75. Let Her In, John Travolta
76. Fox On The Run, Sweet
77. Rhiannon, Fleetwood Mac
78. Got To Get You Into My Life, Beatles
79. Fanny (Be Tender With My Love), Bee Gees
80. Getaway, Earth, Wind and Fire
81. She's Gone, Daryl Hall and John Oates
82. Rock And Roll Music, Beach Boys
82. Still The One, Orleans
83. You're My Best Friend, Queen
84. With Your Love, Jefferson Starship
85. Slow Ride, Foghat
86. Who'd She Coo, Ohio Players
88. Walk Away From Love, David Ruffin
89. Baby, I Love Your Way, Peter Frampton
90. Young Hearts Sun Free, Candi Staton
91. Breaking Up's Hard To Do, Neil Sedaka
92. Money Honey, Bay City Rollers
93. Tear The Roof Off The Sucker, Parliament
94. Junk Food Junkie, Larry Groce
95. Tryin' To Get The Feeling Again, Barry Manilow
96. Rock And Roll All Nite, Kiss
97. Disco Duck, Rick Dees
97. The Boys Are Back In Town, Thin Lizzy
98. Take The Money And Run, Steve Miller Band
99. Squeeze Box, The Who
100. Country Boy (You Got Your Feet In L.A.), Glen Campbell