Church Visits, "Contemporary Excellence," Urbana and Sulphur Grove UMCs

In the last couple of week's I've visited two of our more traditional churches that have gotten in the last couple of years new, contemporary services in some form or fashion off the ground.

Observations from Urbana...one of the finest sanctuary remodels I have ever seen. The best of old and new...post modernity at its best. They retained some of the finer, more ancient accessories and decor, e.g. stained glass windows, fine trim, a beautiful paint scheme, etc. at the same time they upgraded with the latest and greatest sound and lights. The best multi-media equipment has never been more affordable. It is worth the look-see.

Observations form Sulphur Grove's service in the Y...you never would have known we were worshipping smack-dab in the middle of a gym. The worship space was transformed. The hospitality outstanding, relationships authentic, preaching and music relevant and on target.

May we all find the heart beat of God for our mission field and passionately give ourselves all out for it. The world knows when we are just going through the motions.