Encore 2005 (past review: Matt Lovell)

Sunday, September 04, 2005
Encore was a success. Let me set the scene for you. Mitch and I flanked the front door of Josh's town home to greet and screen the guests (appearing as bouncers). We greeted each guest with this line (in a British accent): Welcome to Encore. It's a Brit pop club. Name, please!

After critiquing their outfits and insulting their American pride, we paraded the guests down the hallway and into the party scene, where we introduced them with celebrity names.

The party decor was a guest favorite (ala Matt Lovell) - lots of red lights, brown/red pinstriped fabric, a ginormous red lantern hanging from the ceiling, a variety of red flowers.

Josh Coy manned the bar and whipped up lovely fruit cocktails for the guests. (Our bar was, of course, intern/u-turn friendly - meaning no alcohol involved.)

A spread of chips and gourmet dips was set in the center of the room.

All of this was accompanied by a well-constructed iTunes playlist, courtesy of Josh Coy.

And we even had a celebrity appearance. Joy Williams (one of Josh's neighbors) graced the evening with her unannounced and ever-so-subtle presence.

So, Saturday was a most-delightful start to a new tradition - Encore, a Matt Lovell and Josh Coy experience. Next event - my twenty-first birthday.
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Worship Arts Celebration

I wanted to follow-up on the event and show u the logo. It was unreal. How amazing to see God's kids in action with the very gifts he gave us for FREE!

The Search for Focus

Ever had those days or weeks when you wake up and you are madly scanning your heart and mind for some sort of hope, truth, or goal to cling to? It's weird. Lately, I have awoken to find myself feeling like I am falling backwards down a hole, not that physical fall off your bed feeling, but an emotional kind of thing. As I am falling, I am grabbing what I can to stop the fall. (i.e. truth, hope, joy) It's like my Spirit is longing for joy, but my flesh doesn't want to catch up. Now, I do believe in the power of God's word, so I do run to it and read it and pray through these feelings.

I've found myself in Psalm 51.

10 Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.

11 Do not cast me from your presence
or take your Holy Spirit from me.

12 Restore to me the joy of your salvation
and grant me a willing spirit, to sustain me.

This Weekend!

I'm so excited! Starting tonight at 7PM it's a showcase of worship at NewSong Christian Fellowship (my church.) Drama, dance, choir, band, short films, art, all in one night with one purpose...to glorify and worship God. The theme is, "By My Spirit." Woooohooo! Rehearsal's have been intense and amazing. The original music is so sweet. I am a lead in one of the dramas, as well as serving in the platform crew. If you just read this, please pray for a leading by the Spirit in these nights. It's Friday and Saturdy at 7PM.

Evermore

As I was running these words made their way from my ipod, to my ears, to my heart...

Song- Evermore
Artist - Hillsong United
Album - For All You've Done

Lost for words with all to say
Lord you take my breath away
Still my soul, my soul cries out
For you are holy

And as I look upon your name
Circumstances fade away
Now your glory steals my heart

You are holy
You are holy Lord

Evermore my heart, my heart will say
Above all, I live for your glory
Even if my world falls I will say
Above all, I live for your glory

With all my heart I'll say
I'm living for your name
With all to give you praise
We're living for your glory Lord

Evermore my heart, my heart will say
Above all, I live for your glory
Even if my world falls I will say
Above all, I live for your glory

You mean, even now?

A friend asked me this question after I explained to him my heart was in a funky, numb place....

12:51
"oh, so you have to feel perfect to do right...is that what it is?"

I told him I had a great night with a bro, yet still tempted to sin. I realize from this perspective that, no, the stage of previous hours does not have to be set in order to make a right choice.

I am to make right choices, anytime, anywhere, anyplace and any status of the heart. A leader in ALL areas of my life.

In Christ I've won the war, I want to win these battles too....