sanctuary shenanigans

Today I was with the high school students practicing for next Sunday's worship.  (Yes, Christians like to let youth actually lead worship.  It's usually the best service of the year, maybe with the exception of Christmas and Easter, but does take a lot of behind the scenes work.  Mostly this involves saying "slow down and speak louder" a few hundred times.)

One of the boys was standing behind the pulpit as I was trying to get him to practice a prayer.  He was more fascinated in playing with the bible and looking at stored in the pulpit. He found the chalice, holds it up and says "I found the Holy Grail!"

I'm 100% convinced Sunday will be a success.

count your blessings

Dear God,

Thank you for electricity, water and duct tape.

Amen

Sometimes 8th graders remember the things adults take for granted. 
And sometimes, they just think duct tape is cool. 
But at least they remember to thank the universe for it, whatever it is.

save it for your mama

I'm helping direct the "drama" for youth sunday.

Middle school drama?

I think I have some experience in that.