Oh, CS Lewis...

Charlie Hall new CD is pretty cool

I went to the CD release show for Charlie Halls new CD: The Bright Sadness. He is an amazing worship leader and song writer. Some of his songs are really simple lyrically but they speak tons of truth through such few words such as the song, "Mystery". The song is great for a communion setting. The worship/concert/service was in an old Methodist church in downtown Charlotte. Charlotte One, a young adults organization, put it on. Charlie even brought back some oldies but goodies such as Give us Clean Hands and I guess Center now. By the way I can just call him Charlie because we are best friends. Not really but he makes you feel like that when he talks to the audience. I thought I was random. Anyway here are the lyrics to the song "Mystery". Enjoy


Sweet Jesus Christ my sanity
Sweet Jesus Christ my clarity
Bread of heaven, broken for me
Cup of salvation held up to drink
Jesus the Mystery

Christ has die and
Christ is risen,
and Christ will come again

Sweet Jesus Christ my sanity
Sweet Jesus Christ my clarity
Bread of heaven broken for me
Cup of salvation held up to drink
Jesus the Mystery

Christ has die and
Christ is risen,
and Christ will come again

Celebrate his death and rising
Lift your eyes, proclaim his come
Celebrate his death and rising
Lift you eyes, lift your eyes

Here is a video sample of the song:

Worship Set-23rd (80's flash back)

Well, this sunday was awesome. It was like a flash from the 80's because we covered Huey Lewis and the News , "This is it". The song has nothing to do with spirituality in any context but it does have the title of our new teaching series "IT". We pulled the song off perfect because some of my band members are still leaving in the 80's. Thats ok. Also, we had our 3rd baptism service this year and we have 12 people baptized in Christ. I will post some of those pics later. Anyway here are the songs we did this Sunday.

Pre-teaching

1. This is it by Huey Lewis and the News
2. Oh Come Let Us Adore Him (Traditional) - Christmas baby!!!
3. All We Need by Charlie Hall
- with a transition of the Steve Miller Bands (midnight toker???? or Joker??)
4. Enough by the one and only Chris Tomlin
5. I will Hold On

Cool.

Worship Set Aug 17th

Pre-Teaching:

This was a good service but the computer went crazy. All the slides were lost but I seemed to manager without accurate worship slides. Stupid computer. Anyway here are the songs we did last weekend.

Pre-teaching:

1. All We Need by Charlie Hall
2. O Worship the King - Traditional
3. How Great is Our God

Cover:

- Leader of the Band by Dan Fogleberg

Post:

Amazing Grace (My Chains are Gone) Traditional w/ Chris Tomlin Chorus

Today I ran 4 miles: Day 1 staff retreat

I know this doesn't sound exciting but I ran 4 miles today. I don't run. Well, I do a little and I am supposed to run a half-marathon with the LifePointe staff. I ran a long the beach in Ocean Isle in North Carolina and I lost about 10 pounds. I felt I had to prove a point that I don't have to tra in to run a half-marathon. The LifePointe staff and I ran this morning and I led the way and I was in a great rhythm. I of course died at the end. So, thats what happened on day one of our Staff Retreat. We talked about other stuff but I can't say what it is because I would have to kill you.

The Penguin is soooo goooood.....

I am so glad that I found the Penguin. You know the Penguin! The Penguin is this grease pit place that plays loud music and it has the nicest people. If you are ever in Charlotte and you want a nice burger and fried pickles then you can find them at the Penguin Drive-In: 1921 Commonwealth Avenue, Charlotte NC 28205. Don't be scared of all the tatted up waitresses and waiters. They are nice but you might make them made if you just sit around a booth forever not doing anything during the lunch hours. This place is so good that it was featured on the food network or thats what I heard. You will have to check that out. Anyway, if you like fried food such as corn dogs, pickles, burgers then check this place out sometime or don't.


Heres some pics:

Fantasy Football

Most of you might be glued to the TV right now watching Michael Phelps win his 50th gold medal but I getting ready for this years fantasy football season. Following stats all day doesn't sound fun to some but I love following each players injury and touchdown. I dunno, its just fun. I guess I don't have a life or I spend way to much time on the computer. Wait that means I don't have a life. Anyway, How many of you guys are excited about fantasy football?