Wednesday, October 16, 2013

Crazy BMX

This is a pretty cool bmx video. Have a look.

Clever Church Ideas

I'm a big fan of creche in church. But it has many minor teething problems. For instance if a baby is asleep and then starts crying- what happens? If the mum is there full time then there isn't much point-better to have a soundproof room. Or does the creche person leave the kids and go get the mum?
I saw a clever solution used at my brother's church in the netherlands (attendance of 800 or so). They have a Baby sleep room next to creche area and every child/parent is assigned a number. When the baby starts crying the number is flashed in the bottom corner of the big screen and mum or dad knows to come collect/soothe/feed the baby. Simple little trick that helps parents get more out of the sermon/service.
What little tricks does your church use?

How great is our God- World edition

I'm a sucker for songs i know sung in other people's languages. I love when a show like Les Mis has a anniversary special and they get Jean Valjeans from all over the world to sing a verse from all their languages. I love hearing church songs in other languages. It is a great reminder of how Christianity isn't just my language or country/ethnic group.
This song is one of my favourites. And to hear it sung with Chris Tomlin AND people from all around the world: I find it revitalizes me. It encourages me. And gives that great people of every nation, every tongue worshiping God.
WARNING: Presbyterians there is much hand raising and repeating that happens :-)