It was with some trepidation that I ploughed ahead with our plans to have a public worship gathering. We had a place (7Hills) and we set a time (6:30 Sundays). Although I’ve spent the last two years with a small group of people (the core of the Journey) and feel safe with them, I was more than a little worried about what others might think. With these (and many more) questions swirling in my head, we gathered anyway:
- Will there be enough food?
- Will anybody else show up?
- Will they like what we do?
- Will they like us/me?
- Will they think I’m too old?
- Gee, I’m starting to sound a little pathetic . . .
- Will we meet any of their needs?
- Will they be able to see/hear my heart?
- Will they come back after tonight?
If you were there last night, give me some feedback. (And I’m not fishing for compliments . . . I really want to know what you think.)
- What struck you most from the gathering?
- What felt “right?”
- What felt “uncomfortable?”
- What was lacking?
