Today went really well, considering that most of the churches here don't have an official "worship ministry" and I'd never taught with a translator and I was very, very nervous! We got started a little late, but eventually we had 15 pastors, musicians and church members (including a one year old!) gathered for our first ever Give Worship Project Workshop! Because of the make up of the class we covered the definition of worship, some bibilical examples, and the spiritual journey of a leader. Today we talked about everything from the temptation of sexual sin for pastors to a discussion on loneliness in ministry, to a debate about different styles of music. We had some great discussions and - in case you're wondering - those in ministry here deal with many of the same issues we do in the states! It was refreshing to discuss how some of these issues can impact our own walk with the Lord with this group. I think we all learned something from the conversation.
I captured an impromptu moment of worship this afternoon. See if you recognize the song - we were singing it in three different languages. There were some singing in Creole, some singing in Spanish and then there was me, singing in English!
"I Surrender All" in three languages! from Jan Owen on Vimeo.
Absolutely awesome, it is so good to see them coming together. Although I must admit, Three different languages at the same time certainly gave it it's own flavor. We will continue to pray for you Jan, that God will place a new song in there hearts, and lead them with such a new found joy.
P.s You just need to show them a little Tenn rythym.
Posted by: Ray Crisp | October 28, 2009 at 06:47 PM