Regrettably, I was unable to join my sister Laura and her boyfriend Doug as they sauntered beneath the melting sun this past weekend at Ontario Place. Attending the Christian Heritage Day, thousands of people happily splashed in the water, screamed on the rides, and wandered the acres at Ontario Place. Most significant, at least to my sister and myself had I been able to attend, was the concert and subsequent worship time guided by Hillsong United. Seated upon the inclined grass, Laura and Doug participated in the worship led by Hillsong. My only involvement with this particular concert was through the few photographs and video footage lovingly taken by my sister.
To those of you unfamiliar with Hillsong, I only wish I could immediately forward a CD to you. One of the dominant modern Christian worship teams, Hillsong originated in Australia and has grown immeasurably, planting worship teams throughout the world. Having produced countless songs and CDs over the years, Hillsong never fails to create new lyrics and music that reflect God's love, the sacrificial life of Jesus on earth, and the power of the Holy Spirit. Strongly equipped with musical gifting, leadership abilities, and a daily life imbued in the Spirit, Hillsong effectively ministers to people while worshipping and glorifying the Savior.
I mention the above as a sort of prelude to what I will soon experience and expect. Highly anticipating this evening, I will attend a worship service at a church tonite. Atypical of traditional and most modern services, Friday evenings boast of songs, dancing, clapping, other creative methods of worshipping God, profound confident prayers, intimacy with God, and a short challenging practical message, altogether lasting hours although incidentally this is not long enough. Although I embrace all these facets I personally await the music time. Ungifted in music, I nonetheless especially appreciate and enjoy the truth emitted through music. I conclude by encouraging you to unify with other people and together worship the Almighty.
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