Computers

Yep. You guessed it. My computer is driving me mad. About a month or two ago, I noticed my computer (about 2 years old) was beginning to slow down. It took longer to start up. It took longer for programs to open. It took longer for files to load. Then about a week ago, it would freeze briefly (about 5-10 seconds) whenever I clicked on anything (and I do mean anything - email, itunes, word, internet, anything.) Now, I'm not the Road Rage-y kind of guy. I lose my cool every now and then. But I'm pretty laid back about most things. However, one thing I'm not laid back about is waiting. (Yes, I'm the guy who drives 30 minutes out of the way to avoid sitting in traffic for 5-10 minutes). I like to keep moving, which has meant that my computer is driving me CRAZY now.

So I've spent portions of the last three days shedding excess programs, unused files, and deleting extra copies of music on my hard drive. I found four copies of three different Relient K CDs on my computer. Still it's not enough. My computer is still slow, still freezing, still driving me CRAZY. The first chance I get, I will be turning my computer over to the capable hands of Mr. Miller Pitts, computer genius, who will hopefully update and upgrade my computer to get in back in proper working form.

It reminds me a lot of how I live my life. Weeks and months of use and misuse drag me down. I get busy doing things, added responsibilities, chugging through life. Eventually I realize that my relationship with Christ is not where it needs to be because of all the excess in my life. Then I start shedding things to try to make it right only to realize that I need to turn myself in for an update and an upgrade from the only One who can get me back in shape.
As my computer goes off to the shop, I think it will be a good time for me to unplug and unwind in the presence of another Genius.

-- Peace, Jamie

Sunday

It was awesome hearing Paul Nigro, one of our college ministry team members, bring the message yesterday. His sermon title was "When You Lose Your Shields of Gold" and looked at 1 Kings 12-14 and the life of Rehoboam. Here are some observations he made:

• How you respond when things don't go your way says a lot about who you are.
• We make things worse and don't fulfill God's purpose in our lives when respond improperly to tough times.
• During bad times, God is trying to speak to us.
  
• When someone cuts you off in traffic, 50% will respond in someway. 2% will hit the gas and follow the car that cut them off. (Paul and Will both fell into the 2%.)
• We have to move past the anger when dealing with tough times.
  
• Anger keeps us from dealing with the issue.
• We have to reassess our priorities.
  
• Lack of willingness to look to God caused Rehoboam to experience greater loss.
• We have to measure our worth during tough times.
• Things we have (money, house, car, etc) don't really have anything to do with our value as a person.

The band was awesome. We had another great crowd. The summer has been very good so far. Hope to see you next Sunday.

-- Peace, Jamie

Set List 06.14.09

Here is the music that we used on 06.14.09.

[Opening Song]
In The Light - Charlie Peacock (dc Talk Version)

[Worship Set]
Song of Hope - Robbie Seay Band
Shine Jesus Shine - Graham Kendrick

• This song went over great for us today. Lot of energy. We played it more up beat than the original and it worked really well.

Beautiful The Blood - Steve Fee

[Closing Song]
Undignified - Matt Redman (David Crowder Version)

• This was the first time we had done this song and OH MAN DID IT ROCK! The congregation was clapping and jumping around. We hit a huge home run with this song. We will most definitely do it again.

This was by far the best the band has ever sounded. We had a good crowd and there was a lot of participation and energy. It was just awesome. I am so pumped. I wish tomorrow was Sunday too so that we could play again.

It was great to have Paul Nigro, our college age Sunday School teacher, preach for us today. He broke down the life of Rehoboam, the 4th king of Israel, is a message about what do we do when things don't go our way. Great message!

Next week is Father's Day and we have some special stuff planned for all the dads. Also Steve will be back to close out his series "The Core". It should be a great day, you don't want to miss it.

As always, part of Fred McKinnon's Sunday Set Lists.

Dream Big...Pray Bigger!

Will

Get To Know Your Worship Leader (Part 3)

21. Favorite Christian Fiction Author - Ted Dekker
22. Favorite Christian Fiction Book - Black (Ted Dekker)
23. Favorite Restaurant - Chili's
24. Favorite Christian Rock Band - Third Day
25. Favorite Third Day Song - Love Song
26. Best Award Received - Eagle Scout (1989)
27. Favorite Place Growing Up - Camp Buc - Church camp in western North Carolina
28. High School Sports Played - Varsity Soccer (1,2,3,4); Varsity Basketball (3,4)
29. Favorite Vacation Taken - Alaskan Cruise
30. Dream Vacation - Touring the British Isles

Well, there is a lot more about me that you probably don't know, but hopefully this will get you started and possibly spark some conversation.

Dream Big...Pray Bigger!

Will

Set List 06.07.09

Here is the music that we used on 06.07.09. We have had two good crowds in a row for REVEAL and yet again this week, the congregation was really into the worship. Man that really makes it easy on the worship leader when the congregation is just feeling it. I am so looking forward to what God is going to do in our group.

[Opening Song]
Let God Arise - Chris Tomlin

[Worship Set]
Blessed Be Your Name - Matt Redman
You Said - Reuben Morgan (Shane Barnard Version)
Word Of God Speak - Bart Millard

[Closing Song]
God of Wonders - Steve Hindalong

After service this week we had tacos made by our college pastor and his family. The majority of people that came to REVEAL stayed this week for lunch. It was another great time of fellowship. Next week, Paul Nigro is going to open the Word for us. Looking forward to it.

As always, part of Fred McKinnon's Sunday Set Lists.

Dream Big...Pray Bigger!

Will

Get To Know Your Worship Leader (Part 2)

So last week I posted some stuff about me...as I go along these will probably get more and more random. Oh, well...here goes.

11. Favorite Burger - Time Drive-In (Seneca, SC) - It's the burger that I grew-up on. Cheeseburger plate with gravy fries and a sweet tea - Every Time!

12. Second Favorite Burger - In-N-Out Burger (California) - If you've never been to CA, then you just don't know. Double Double Animal Style, It's hard to beat.

13. Third Favorite Burger - Five Guys - It's not In-n-Out, but hey, it's closer than the 2230 miles to the closest In-n-Out in Las Vegas, NV.

14. Favorite Hot Dog - Skins Hot Dogs (Seneca, Anderson, Clemson, Greenville) - Sorry to those of you who grew up in Rock Hill, but it's better than Ebenezer's Grill.

15. Favorite Movie - Casablanca

16. Favorite Movie Trilogy - Star Wars (Episode IV, V, VI Only)

17. Second Movie Trilogy - Lord of The Rings

18. Favorite Sports Movie - Rudy

19. Favorite Bible Verse - Romans 8:38-39

20. Favorite Bible Story - Jesus calming the storm (Mark 4:35-41)

Dream Big...Pray Bigger!

Will

Set List 05.31.09

Here is the music that we used on 05.31.09 - Week 4 of "The Core"

[Opening Song]
Everyday - Joel Houston (Lincoln Brewster Version)

[Music Set]
May The Few - Shane Barnard
Grace Like Rain - Todd Agnew
Hosanna You're The King - David E. Bell

• I don't know of a recording of this song. But here is a link to the chord sheet (although we do it in E). We also put in a instrumental section where we read Pslam 24:8-10.

[Closing Song]
Enough - Chris Tomlin

We had a pretty good crowd today. I was expecting to be low again because of the summer, but we had about 60 people which was sweet. Worship went really well today. I taught the congregation "May The Few" and I think that it went over well.

Next week, Lunch! That's right - Next week is your chance to hang with your Reveal friends for while after church and get to eat without having to decide where to go for lunch. So looking forward to some good food and good conversation.

We also played at Rock Hill High School's Baccalaureate service which was held at our church in the PM. Here's what we did there.

Nothing But The Blood - Robert Lowry (Hymn version, but with a cool little groove to it.)
Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone) - Chris Tomlin
Open The Eyes Of My Heart - Paul Baloche
God Of This City - Blue Tree

As always, part of Fred McKinnon's Sunday Set Lists.

Dream Big...Pray Bigger!

Will