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December 6, 2009 by Gilbert Leave a Comment

  • Wow that was too much fun as we kicked off our Party series.
  • I love it when things just sort of click and everything comes together.
  • Even better two more people became followers of Christ today!
  • The morning started out normally but something happened to my right contact during the set-up time.  I couldn’t see…so I had to call Lisa to bring me a fresh set.
  • Missy Kibbe did a great job of getting the refreshments set up and welcoming the early crowd to the party.
  • By the time Brian got the party song started, the energy was already high.
  • We’ve been wanting to do that song for a few years now and it finally made sense to do it.
  • Loved seeing everyone singing, dancing, shouting, pumping their fists in the air…awesome!
  • Brian and his team created an incredible stage design.
  • When during the middle of Party all the lights finally came up…you could see the wow look on people’s faces.
  • When it came time for the band to cover Trans Siberian Orchestra’s, Carol of the Bells, I was super nervous.
  • They worked for hours on Thursday night just on that song.
  • In case you couldn’t see it, Adam and Andrew were both getting quite the finger workout.
  • Basically if you can pull off something like that you can do anything…both of them stepped up big time and did an awesome job.
  • Thanks also to the rest of the team for their parts as well…especially Gayle who played what is meant for 4 keyboards on one by dividing our keyboard into basically two.  Her left hand was playing one instrument her right hand the other.
  • If you’ve ever been to or seen Trans Siberian, you know the crazy light shows that accompany their music. I thought considering our budget is a good million or two less than theirs, Brian did an awesome job creating a light show to match.
  • I told the 11:15 crowd how rowdy the early crowd was and gave them a chance to outshout the early group…man I couldn’t believe the lungs you people have.  🙂
  • I was pleased with both messages and pray that it will have a lasting impact on people.
  • I also found out afterwards that over $6000 more dollars came in today to benefit needy families in our area.  Thanks for stepping up to the challenge that both Earl and myself gave this past week.
  • Again this year we should be able to help approximately40 families who wouldn’t have a Christmas except for our help.
  • Already looking forward to next week…going to keep the Party going!

Filed Under: Inside Today's Experience's Tagged With: Adam Swisher, Andrew John, Brian Miller, Contagious Christmas Challenge, Gayle Krull, gilbert thurston, Lisa Thurston, Missy Kibbe, Party Series, salvation, Trans Siberian Orchestra, United Worship Experience

Inside Today’s Experience

March 8, 2009 by Gilbert Leave a Comment

  • What a contrast to last week…in more ways than one.
  • The weather today is incredible and unlike last week all aspects of set-up went very well.
  • Not sure though the extra hour of sleep helped though…even though we didn’t move our clocks forward, everyone seemed a bit lethargic.
  • I know some were fighting colds…Aaron was a real trooper battling through both Experiences despite a bad cold.
  • Had a record crowd for the 9:15…think we picked up some of the 10:45 crowd because attendance was down there although overall attendance was about average.
  • Here are some links I mentioned in today’s message…
    • Spiritual Gifts Test.
    • United Promo video on the United site.
    • United Promo video on Youtube.
    • United Review on Church Visit web-site.
  • Now you know why I don’t sing!
  • A lot of fun though with everyone singing along…especially the “Nobody Bothers Me” commercial.
  • At 10:45 though I started in a key higher than I should have an just barely made it through “Zacchaeus Was a Wee Little Man”.
  • I promise no more singing for awhile.
  • A big thanks to Dan Fry, Jenny Shilfer and Missy Kibbe for their testimonies during this series.
  • Can’t wait until next week and the kick-off to the “You Asked For It” series.
  • The creative team has some great surprises in store…don’t forget to invite someone.
  • Filed Under: Inside Today's Experience's, Sermon Series, What If... Tagged With: Aaron Schwindt, Dan Fry, gilbert thurston, Jenny Shifler, Missy Kibbe, mystery shopper, promo video, spiritual gifts, time change, United Worship Experience

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