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Well, I guess you could say it's been a bit crazy lately. It's December 30th and I think I'm finally starting to catch my breath after this very full month of December - whew!

Incase you missed it (which I hope you didn't!) Christmas Eve at Meck eclipsed every expectation, every prayer offered in a major way! From carolers outside, to hot chocolate, to candles, to a 'social network' media moment, to awesome lights (thanks Phil and Lane!), to a powerful word from our Senior Pastor, to incredible band and vocals, to master media work...well, you get the idea, it was sick.

And not only was it incredible to experience, it was life changing for so many in attendance. What more could you hope to be a part of?!

Here are the songs you heard:
Christmas Eve in Sarajevo - TSO
Gloria - MercyMe
All Creation Sing (Joy to the World) - Steve Fee
Silent Night -Traditional
O Come all ye Faithful - Traditional
O Come Let us Adore-Third Day
Tag of All Creation Sing

Jesus Painting

If you were with us this past weekend, you experienced worship through a new medium - painting.
It was moving. It was awe-inspiring. It was filled with worship.

What's even better? The artist had never done anything like this before but her lone goal was to put her gift out there and trust God to do the rest. I'd say He answered her prayer.

But it wasn't just that she asked God to bless 'whatever'. This artist spent hours practicing, finding the right medium, praying over the story God would tell through these paintings, going over it with the weekend team, explaining her vision, adapting to requests/needs for the service, and so much more. It was the preparation of her craft and her spirit that led to one of the most moving moments I've experienced in recent memory.

I love the arts. What I love even more is an artist who recognizes where their gift came from and gives it back wholeheartedly for a purpose that is so much bigger than any art they could accomplish on their own.

12/11&12 Set List

All to You - Lincoln Brewster
Living for You - Gateway Worship
Mighty to Save - Hillsong
Jesus Paid it All - Kristian Stanfill


Offering Song:
You Can Have Me-Sidewalk Prophets

12/4&5 Set List

Kick off message for the series "Naked Love" was powerful (understatement of this blog!) I hope you'll join us this coming weekend for the next installment...I hear there are some pretty awesome things planned ;)

Here is Our King - David Crowder Band
Your Love Never Fails - Jesus Culture
Hallelujah Jesus - Evan Wickham
Our God is Love - Hillsong

Offering:
Hope to Carry On - Caedmon's Call Version

11/27&28 Set List

I'm not sure what happened to the last two set lists but they didn't show up! Let's give it a go again....

11/27&28 was an incredible weekend as we closed out the "Street Smart" series with a really powerful word from the closing chapter of James and we added a cello, mandolin and accordion to our worship set (can you say 'sweet'!?)

Yours Forever - Hillsong (this version was officially my new favorite of this song!)
God is Alive - Fee
Stronger - Hillsong
Wondrous Cross - Tomlin

Offering:
Thankful - Caedmon's Call