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February 22, 2009 by Gilbert Leave a Comment

Remember the episode of Seinfeld where they discovered bizzaro world where they had alter egos who were completely different than they were?

The above picture is sort of like that.

Wow there was an incredible response to Earl and I swapping places today…wardrobes included.

Between the 9:15 and 10:45 Experience, I was walking thru the very crowded lobby and actually had a few dozen people start applauding.

I felt bad for Earl…everyone said to me “Oh you clean up nice”. What could you say to him?

Funniest line said to me was from one of the kids who said, “Who are you and what did you do with my pastor?!”

I enjoyed my time over in the sanctuary today but nothing is like being with you guys at United.

I was able to sit in for the 9:15 and just get to experience the Experience for once.

I really enjoyed Earl’s message, although that Burger King dude scares me half to death when I see him on TV…in person it was even worse.

Noticed we had quite a few people who came over to the sanctuary from United…oops bet you were shocked to have already heard the “First Things First” message in the past.

At the 8:00 service when I did the M&M’s illustration, I saw Kim Mills giving me a look like, “Please don’t squash them in the carpet, please don’t squash them in the carpet.”

I did a much better job at 8 keeping them from going everywhere than I did at 10:45…it was like a minefield up there.

Actually had someone say to me, “Now that you’re wearing a suit, you’ll be able to preach.” That’s hilarious, like a suit suddenly gives you super powers.

I had a bunch of family members in today and they got to be in the sanctuary for the first time….they liked it because they only ever see me in a suit at funerals or weddings…come to think of it…that’s about the only time anyone does anymore.

Best question of the day was someone asked me what I’ll be buried in. Great question…I don’t know.

Overall it was a fun day…I think it’s good that all 4 services and Experiences heard a fresh voice, but I’m ready to rock and roll again next week.

Tonight we’re heading off to the Old South Mountain Inn for dinner…been a few years since I’ve been there…usually very good…can’t wait!

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February 15, 2009 by Gilbert Leave a Comment

Had a great day today!

4 more people gave their lives to Christ!

I was really tired this morning…I had a call this morning at 1am saying I needed to come ot the hosptial because one of our members was about to die.

I went in and she did indeed pass away…please pray for the family of Belvia Chambers.

In any case, I was pumped for today and Brian and the team did a great job setting up the message with the song Undignified.

Sort of weird having two different Experiences in order to get everyone over to the baptism service.

9:15 had another record crowd…great job 9:15 in inviting new people in.

10:45 you guys better get busy inviting, or 9:15 is going to pass you by.

Awesome being able to baptism 14 people in front of such a huge crowd in the sanctuary.

Had to be a quick change artist today to keep chanigng clothes back and forth.

At 10:45 we had some friends in from out of town…all of them had heard of what we were doing but hadn’t yet experienced it for themselves…I think they liked it! :)

We all went out to eat at Red Robin…my 4th time there in the past week…Red Robin mmmmmm.

Time for a nap…have a great week!

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February 8, 2009 by Gilbert Leave a Comment

As promised in today’s message, here are the Fasting Guidelines to help you in this spiritual discipline.
Another great day!
New attendance record!
It was great having the opportunity to briefly interview Lamont Monford at the start of each Experience.
Come on out each night starting tonight through Wednesday, at 7PM to hear him speak.
Wow…unbelivable that we had him on the “anniversary” of his mother’s murder.
God is doing some awesome things all around us including I know of at least 3 people that just annoucned pregnancies and a couple told me this morning that they got engaged last night!
Thought today was one of the better days we’ve had as far as each Experience being equally exciting.
Lots of days there is an obvious “better” one…but today I thought everything went great and the energy was equally high in both.
I know fasting is not a popular subject to talk on, but I felt good that I had delivered what God wanted people to hear…what they do with it is now between them and God.
I was so excited to annoucne the series that is coming up in mid-March called “You Asked For It”.
In case you missed it, we are going to take your questions and develop a series around what you want to know.
So if you’ve ever thought, “I wonder what the Bible has to say about ___________? Or if you’ve thought, “Is it ok for a Christian to ________? Let us know!
My e-mail address is gilbert@unitedworshipexperience.org. Trust me no question is too weird or strange so let me hear from you!
Got to get going, we’re taking Lamont out to The Orchards for lunch…mmmmm…can’t wait.