It was just a week ago that I was getting everything ready to go to Abilene to attend the lectureship for the first time. So much has happened in a week.
Sometimes we underestimate the many benefits that come from attending such an event. I want to share some of my highlights (in no particular order).
In my opinion, the best class (that I attended) was directed by Brian Mashburn. It was entitled, "Becoming A Church That Is actually 'Of Christ'". Brian spoke very powerfully and personally to me about the need, not to change our name, but to live up to it. He talked about an "omnipotent sign" that would be able to detect what kind of church we really are, but I believe that the community around us is already doing that. I pray that we may truly live up to the name.
I thoroughly enjoyed the evening keynote assemblies, especially being able to worship with The Zoe Group. In my opinion, they are what a praise team should be. I believe that they truly led worship. They did not sing to us or for us, but led us in worship.
Fellowship is an important part of the lectureship--meeting new friends and renewing acquaintances with old friends. I was able to do some of both. It was so good for me to relive "singing school days" with Joe Ed Furr and James Tackett. Of course, our "singing school days" were long before the singing school had the convenience of the ACU campus.
A real bright spot was Monday afternoon during the "old fashioned singing" in the Chapel on the Hill when an elderly gentleman got up to lead a song. He announced his name as George MacFarland. When I was a kid growing up we attended many singings together and I remember learning enthusiasm for singing and worship from Brother George. I think of him often and was so encouraged to see that he still has his enthusiasm for the Lord. I pray that I can still serve the Lord with that kind of zeal at age 89.
I met a new friend, who I have actually be conversing with by phone for a couple of years. It will be nice now as we e-mail and talk on the phone to be able to put a face to the name. Glenn, thank for your encouragement and I look forward to many more years of our relationship as brothers in Christ.
Well, I could go on and on (as if I haven't already) but let me close by saying I look forward to next year.
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Well, Jim, it wasn't quick, but here it is...a response!
I, too, enjoyed the time together...and value your friendship in Jesus...and your passion for ministry to others.
Keep on keeping on...because HE is worthy.
Glenn
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