Sep 23 2007
Liberty Chapel Gospel Service
Can I get a witness?
Today I had the pleasure of attending the Gospel service here on FOB Diamondback. This was definitely a time of refreshing. In the midst of the chaos and confusion that constantly surrounds us, about 100 brothers and sisters set aside two hours to come together to lift up the name of Jesus. This is just one of the many services offered throughout the week on FOB Diamondback and next door at FOB Marez.
The Spirit moved throughout the entire service. Today, Brother Alvis Hamilton taught from Luke 15, the Prodigal Son. In verse 17, it starts (NKJV) “But when he came to himself…”. The question he asked was “Where will you be when you come to yourself”? Where ever that happens to be, Jesus will be standing there waiting and knocking.
There was time for what Mugs and I fondly call “Share His Love”. This is when everyone walks around during the service greeting one another. This being a good charismatic service, the standard greeting is a hug. I turned to the person on my left, and he immediately responded by giving me a hug. From his expression, I think this 2nd Lieutenant was a little shocked and embarrassed when he realized he just hugged a Lieutenant Colonel. He was even more thrilled at the end of the service when we got to hold hands with our neighbors.
Sounds like a great service Dale. I can only relate the hug part to work … yep, i think my General Manager would get a bit of a shock if i reached out and gave him a big bear hug at the next meeting! Might be worth a go though, I wonder if it would get me a raise in pay??
I am quite certain that you have never spoken about “share his love” with any fondness. Yesterday at church, Pastor Dennis taught that the word worship can stand for bowing, serving, praising, raising hands, clapping, dancing, and shouting. Gabe liked the shouting part, because he is one louder.
Hugging and holding hands? Are you planning on going back?!?! Who knows what they might have you do next time!
I might try to implement it as a weekly exercise here in MAO. I’m thinking I can get the whole Engineer Compound together each Friday night and have a time dedicated to hugging. Someone asked me today if I was going to start having team building exercises. I think it’s mandatory for LTCs to have team building exercises.