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AndPeter · 09-04-2008, 12:03 PM

Here is a brief report on the Columbus Labor day weekend conference.

There was lots of refreshing ministry from Titus Chu on Lessons from the Life of Joshua, learning then leading the Children of Israel into the good land. There were also break-out sessions from John Myer, Nigel Tomes, Vern Yoder & Paul Neider on various topics as well as a separate stream for the chinese speaking saints.

Lots could be said. I think, however, that one good indicator is that the saints are writing & singing new songs again. After years of un-singable and forgetable LSM-slogans set to music, the creative spark has come back to the GLA saints. It's like the "good old days" when brothers & sisters wrote songs by the dozens based on their experience of Christ & the church-life. Some songs were good for one session & passed into oblivion; others lasted for decades as a source of joy & encouragement. Well in the GLA, those days are back! And back with a bang! A good 30 minutes was spent at the start of every session, led by different groups of saints--guitars (yes, some electric) , drums, piano, violins, cello etc etc. There was also an evening "Songfest" for saints to present their new & old compositions to those present. Some of the compositions presented show that the saints are having deep experiences with their Lord. [These sessions were video taped. I hope some of these songs can be posted on U-Tube].

Maybe other participants can add more to this thread.

Steve

09-04-2008, 12:03 PM	#100
AndPeter Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Toronto Posts: 32	2008 Columbus Ohio Labor Day Conference Here is a brief report on the Columbus Labor day weekend conference. There was lots of refreshing ministry from Titus Chu on Lessons from the Life of Joshua, learning then leading the Children of Israel into the good land. There were also break-out sessions from John Myer, Nigel Tomes, Vern Yoder & Paul Neider on various topics as well as a separate stream for the chinese speaking saints. Lots could be said. I think, however, that one good indicator is that the saints are writing & singing new songs again. After years of un-singable and forgetable LSM-slogans set to music, the creative spark has come back to the GLA saints. It's like the "good old days" when brothers & sisters wrote songs by the dozens based on their experience of Christ & the church-life. Some songs were good for one session & passed into oblivion; others lasted for decades as a source of joy & encouragement. Well in the GLA, those days are back! And back with a bang! A good 30 minutes was spent at the start of every session, led by different groups of saints--guitars (yes, some electric) , drums, piano, violins, cello etc etc. There was also an evening "Songfest" for saints to present their new & old compositions to those present. Some of the compositions presented show that the saints are having deep experiences with their Lord. [These sessions were video taped. I hope some of these songs can be posted on U-Tube]. Maybe other participants can add more to this thread. Steve