So Busy!
Well, like the title says, I have been really busy! I think that technically I have the responsibilities of three full-time employees at church; worship pastor, college pastor and now media coordinator. Now that in itself keeps me busy but then on top of that, for the last three weeks or so, I’ve been clearing the forrest that was on my property. I am on my eighth trailer load and will be nine by the end of tomorrow. My yard is starting to shape up finally but it’s definitely taken hard physical labor to get it done. I say all of this because between forrest annihilation and my new responsibilities at work I feel like I haven’t been able to really focus on writing music. I really need to get into the studio to finish recording the last 4 songs. I have three that are written and one that continues to elude me. It’s as if I’m captain Ahab and this song is my Moby Dick, although I don’t think this song will bite off my leg. Still, I’m trying to get this song done but it’s tough to find the time. Hopefully I will finish this before October so I can get in the studio soon. It’s getting a little ridiculous; just ask my band. So if you’re someone that follows my blog and actually would like for me to get this cd out please pray that I would have a burst of creativity, more time and maybe some inspiration too. I do want to say that I had a nice time at the CRAM Night for 24Seven youth group. Jason Warnock, the youth pastor, brought in a couple, Chris and Kelly, that had led worship for him in the past and they needed a guitar player so they asked if I would play. They didn’t know me really but Jason, being the trusting, naive person he is, gave me rave reviews (thanks btw). Well, the night came, they showed up with their band and I did the ever-so-awkward pleasantries. Anyway, we rehearsed for about an hour and I was unsure of what they wanted from me and whether or not they would like my style. I ended up having the most fun I have had in a worship set in a long time. I didn’t have to sing or lead worship. I didn’t have to do anything but play my guitar, which I don’t get to do very often. You know, if I could change one thing about worship in the church it would be this; more instrumentals. I think it’s funny when people can sit and listen to music being played instrumentally when it’s a secular song but when it comes to worship people freak out and seem to think that it’s “of the flesh”! What a bunch of CRAP!!! Sorry for the soap box (I may do a blog specifically about that topic). Anyway, as I was saying, things went well during the worship set and I had a great time! Afterwards, Chris paid me a high compliment, and I want to say thank you again to him and his wife, Kelly and his band; he said, “You sounded awesome! It’s rare to find a guitar player that you’ve only rehearsed with for an hour be able to play everything and fit in as well as you did.” That felt good and I was excited that they enjoyed the experience as much as I did. I was really happy to be able to meet them and play with them and not have to lead worship or carry everything by myself. It was a great experience! Well, I don’t want to bore you anymore by my lame stories and whining about my schedule so I will do that again next week! Talk at ya later!!
