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February 22, 2009 by Gilbert Leave a Comment

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  • 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!
  • Filed Under: Inside Today's Experience's Tagged With: Burger King, Earl Mills, gilbert thurston, Kim Mills, M&M's, Old South Mountain Inn, Seinfeld, United Worship Experience

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