Today at church, we had several things planned. With an impending ice storm heading our way I wondered how things might go. There were fewer than normal there, but still more than I expected. Just about the time Pastor Gary started in with announcements the power went out, and stayed out. Needless to say the power point, band, and lighting cease to exist. Not to mention that after the service we had planned a church Christmas dinner/carry-in.
Well with music, we improvised and cut all band members loose to sit back and enjoy the service, I grabbed my acoustic and we sang with almost a campfire feeling. The message was given with a hushed crowd so they could hear, and candles came out of the wood work so we could see in the basement for lunch. Just about the time the message was coming to an end, the power came back on, and stayed on. We thought the candles were doing such a great job of providing atmosphere, we just kept it that way, no lights for lunch.
Over all, the morning went well. I was pleased to see how people took things in stride and how some sprang into action to make the day continue as planned. While standing in line to get my plate of ham, turkey and mashed potatoes, I had a few people tell me that we should shut the power off more often, I agree.
Amps, electric and bass guitars, drums, power point slides for the message, stage lighting, it's all nice but not necessary for God to move. God was front and center in church this morning, and He never missed a beat. It's good to know that God doesn't rely on such things the way we do sometimes. Thanks God!!
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