End of an Era
August 17, 2009
Aaaaannnnndddddd I’m back…
Last night was our one BIG Gathering at Midtown, and it was amazing. Our big Gatherings are usually awkward, overwhelming, and finished before you really know what’s going on. Last night was no exception. The amount of time setting up and breaking down far exceeds the amount of time of the actual service. Don’t get me wrong, we’ll do whatever it takes to create an empty seat so that more people can hear the amazing truth of Christ, but huge Gatherings don’t always feel like “us”.
One thing always feels constant when we venture away from the museum…our musicians. I’ve had the privilege to play with an amazing group of musicians over the last year and a half or so, and I’m sad to say that our core group has come to and end. I’m extremely happy to say that our split is a result of the growth in Christ’s church in Columbia. Last night was one of the last times that Travis, Jeff, Dan, and I will play together for a Midtown service. There will be youth conferences and quarterly big Gatherings, but our season of regular Midtown Sundays has reached its end.
It’s a little overwhelming to think about, and has yet to fully set in. We were strangers to playing music together, and we had our hiccups and growing pains to push through. We eventually grew accustom to one another’s styles and strengths, and developed an appreciation for one another. Our hiccups never left and we found a way to use those to keep each other grounded. Jeff is always going to hit wrong notes, Dan isn’t going to stay on tempo, Travis is going to forget words, and I will always drop out early and leave everyone hanging…it’s what we do. It might be weird, but that’s how we say I love you to one another.
A new era is about to begin. Dan and I will be at one site, while Travis and Jeff will be at the other. Our new additions to the bands already fit in perfectly, and I’m excited to see how the 2 bands will grow and come together throughout the next season at Midtown. It might be sappy, but I’m still going to miss leading worship with the guys that pushed me to be better because of how talented they are. Thank you for being my brothers in Christ and showing me grace and forgiveness in my mistakes. I love you guys.
