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Date: 30 November 2005 17:22:39
Our church routinely records all services, so that people can request a copy if they found the sermon particularly enlightening or if they are unable to make it to the service. I was asked if I would like a copy of the service we took on Sunday. My first reaction was 'oh, my goodness, thats scary, i don't want to listen to that!' But then I decided that it would be funny to listen to, and its something we can all show our children and grandchildren. It also means we can improve, for example the music we do on fairly regularly. So anyway, I decided to say yes, we would like a copy.
This afternoon, when I arrived home from uni there was a suspicious, tape-shaped package with my name on it, in the hallway. I was a bit reluctant to listen to it at first, but Becky and Roo persuaded me. It was most bizarre. Sat in my living room, listening to the service which we led on Sunday. It took me back to everything I was thinking throughout the service. Like when I did the children's address, there was one point when I was trying to encourage the kids to say something. In my head I was thinking 'please, please, please, anything, just say anything!!!!!' It was also quite interesting listening to the music group leading some of the songs. I was surprised at how clearly Sarah's voice came over on the tape when she was singing. I suppose she was stood closest to the mike, so its not really surprising. During the prayers of intercession the music group led a sung response with the Taize music 'O Lord Hear our Prayer', and I was pleased with the way that came over on the tape - at the time we couldn't tell how much the congregation could hear Becky leading the prayer.
It was just funny, listening back through it all. I suppose I still can't quite believe that we led the whole service. Now we have proof!