Sunday, August 06, 2006

Vineyard of Knox County

I attended a celebration service at Mount Vernon High School (or Middle School) today. The service was held in the school cafeteria. It was very laid back with people of all ages but only one race (at least that I noticed). The musical reflection was a tremendous moment for me to connect more intimately with God and I was deeply encouraged to continue thinking differently (appropriately) about the church. The experience did not redeem in my mind the current practices of "churchdom" but the pastor spoke prophetically saying what seemed to be some of my thoughts about recovering who we are as followers of Christ. The term "prophetically" may have many interpretations oppossing that which is intended in the preceeding sentence. While the service was more "led by the Spirit" than what I am used to, it was by no means what some may describe as "charismatic" (a word which is overly and heavily misused). I applaud the efforts of those who call themselves the Vineyard of Knox County for engaging themselves within the community. If only they were not working on the construction/remodeling of a new place to gather...
http://www.knoxvineyard.org

Posted by :::: Travis Keller :::: at 10:05 PM

3 comments:

Clark W. Griswald said...

so you werent at my vineyard because you were at another vineyard. fair enough i suppose.



www.savedarfur.org

Tuesday, August 08, 2006 10:24:00 AM
Ryan Schmitz said...
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Wednesday, August 16, 2006 11:39:00 PM
Ryan Schmitz said...

Travis,

I should probably be in bed right now after the last 24+ hours, but I'm still going. Hey we'll need to talk some time about the race division in the church. I'd be interested in hearing your thoughts. I think it is such a sad commentary, of course, that it is so divided, but what are your thoughts for this needed change?

Good night!

Wednesday, August 16, 2006 11:40:00 PM

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