Josh Hamrick

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My sisters rocked the spot at Patterson Springs last Sunday. I don’t guess I shouldn’t comment on myself, but they are my sisters, and they were AWESOME. It was a lot of fun, seemed like most people were into it, and God was glorified. Hopefully, I can get them back soon. It had been about 5 years since we last sang together. Can’t let that happen again. Next time, we might include the whole family band, including full children’s choir. It’s sure to be an extravaganza. For those of you who missed this one, don’t let it happen again.

In other news, my surgery is scheduled for June 29th. Brain surgery…that’s pretty heavy, huh? It’s actually endovascular and very non-invasive, but it sounds so much more intense to call it brain surgery. Anyway, i feel good about it, and I think we’re doing the right thing. Doctor made me comfortable…of course, he’s getting paid. The Electrolux guy made me think I needed a $2000 vacuum cleaner. At least the doctor didn’t dump dirt on my carpet to prove his point.

I’ve been reading about 100 books lately, so I’ll share them with you here and there over the next few weeks. Quick Disclaimer: Because I read a book does not imply that I agree with everything stated in the book, or that I agree with everything else the author has ever said. In fact, I am more likely to read a book that may present a new idea rather than continue the same thing over and over. The downside to this is that you will occasionally find something you disagree with. The upside is that it is the only possible way to learn. Therefore, if you are the type to play “Heretic by Association”, get your typing fingers ready, because you will probably be quite offended at one thing or another in the coming days.

That being said, lets start with an older book I have wanted to read for years, but only recently found time, while sitting in Hospital waiting rooms:

Some Said it Thundered : A Personal Encounter with the Kansas City Prophets                            by David Pytches

 

Wow. Just that title sounds totally epic and spookily spiritual, doesn’t it? This book was written in 1990 about a group of modern day pseudo-prophets that were at that time gathered in Kansas City. 20 years has passed, and most of these guys have fallen out of favour for scandal, false predictions, or whatever, but some have hung around the fringes of Charismatic Christianity…and others just won’t go away. I was first alerted to these cats when the whole Lakeland Revival thing was going on in 2008. Todd Bentley seemed to name drop these guys more than Jesus, and being more than a little suspicious of Bentley, I wanted to check out his inspiration. Read whatever I could find online, and then found this little gem of a book. There is something about me that is totally fascinated by guys like the ones wrote about in this book. Just the gall to purport to literally be speaking on God’s behalf makes me want to listen. I suppose that is where the danger comes in. If the person is being honest, and God is speaking through them, you must act on what they say. If the person is false…well, the opportunity for manipulation just seems to easy. (For the record, I’m more of a Sola Scriptura guy. Al Mohler defines my view of modern inspiration quite well in his book, He is Not Silent.) Regardless of all that, it is an interesting little book and an easy read. Just to hear the inane little things that they would see as prophetic signs from God was cooky. I couldn’t imagine having to live a life where even the number on my tennis shoe was a cryptic message from the Creator. Too much margin for error on my part, but I guess that’s why these guys are prophets. Except they get things wrong all the time. Oh yeah, that little thing. Pytches himself seems like a solid enough guy, acknowledging the gift while attempting to outline some structure and guidelines for its usage in the church. Still, 20 years later I wonder if he looks back and thinks, “I knew something was fishy!”. Usually, we do. Call it discernment, intuition, or whatever, but there is usually that little tug that tells us, “Wait, something is rotten here.” Don’t ignore that voice.

It could actually be the Lord.

For the first time in several years, my sisters and I will be singing together this Sunday morning. We will be leading worhsip at Patterson Springs starting at 10:45am. Don’t miss it! My sisters can sing!

Also, wanted to point you guys to another new project I’m involved in: worshipministry.com . This site is full of resources for worship leaders, and I am bloggin there every Wednesday. Check it out!

For all the PSBC folks, we’ll be back to our regular schedule this week. Practice at 5, be there!

Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice. (Philippians 4:4)

Yep. This is what my Pastor spoke about Sunday, and it really put a damper on the pity party I was prepared to throw for myself. It is easy to rejoice when things are going good. Lately, in my little world, I have a bunch of craziness going on.  For starters, I’ve had a headache for about six weeks now. That’s not much fun.  Many of my friends and family are also enduring health problems. Some quarreling and confusion among friends, and I love them all. Also, several friends who live in Nashville, and the flooding is threatening their homes and livelihoods.

Woo-hooo! Right?…Partay time!!!Yeah?

Well, yes. Rejoice in all things. Aneurysm? Rejoice! Floods? Rejoice! Oil Spills? Rejoice! Again, I say Rejoice.

Don’t get me wrong, none of these things is fun to deal with, and God knows that. Paul was suffering in a Roman prison when he wrote that verse, so he knows, too.  So, why do we rejoice?

Because we have a Saviour who loves us.

Because He is my friend.

Because He is.

What happened at your church this weekend? If you were at my church, what did you think?

Hey folks! Sorry for being late. Thought I had already done this…woops

So, we’re gonna take it easy for the next couple of weeks so we can devote more time to the Easter songs at practice.

Here’s the songs!

Holy is the Lord

You Are Worthy of my Praise

Surrender

Thanks again! See you tomorrow morning.

Okey Dokey, Here ya go:

Forever

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_dsZpcA2R8]

Your Name

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E5i2pELpqBg]

Surrender

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YB9avoFdYrU]

1 verse and chorus of I Surrender All

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x2IpLSfqp8]

Again, PSBC folks, I can’t tell you how blessed I am to be able to know and work with each of you. Let’s continue praying and working towards a missional mindset. How can we be more effective in impacting our community with the Gospel of  Jesus?

I hope you’ve had an incredible week. I can’t wait to worship with you again on Sunday!

Your Grace is Enough

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GI5Yiyv5O0s]

Lord, Reign in Me

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIfCN3ogy34]

God of Wonders

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7F-B2DLvAQ]

You are my All in All

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnHlMN6zaOc]

Here’s the 3/14 list. Hope everyone is haing a great week, and I can’t wait to worship with you on Sunday!

Just a note -  want to remind you all that I am keeping these a week ahead. This is for next Sunday, not this Sunday.

Beautiful One

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ONPlqLTRBI0]

Surrender

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5IORMvbM_x8]

Enough

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aHEm-b4IRYk]

Mighty to Save

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-08YZF87OBQ]

Open The Eyes of My Heart

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wutmEjdbedE]

Your Name (and we’re doing it this time, no matter what:) )

God is Great

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Y_6IFvXJD4]

We Fall Down

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=34yPZiD8OMs]

So there you go, a few we haven’t done before, but they are all old and probably familiar. We’ll work on them.

Just want to thank you all again for your hard work and dedication. You are a wonderful group of people, and I am truly blessed to get to work with you. See ya Sunday!

So, it was a busy weekend with snow, Jamerson’s B-day party, and church, but it all went well, and we had lots of fun.

Sunday night, our pastor had an open question and answer session on the end times. I think he meant for it to last 5 minutes, and it went over an hour, and people were still asking questions. It was really a great time that I think alot of people benefited from. I am so thankful to have a Pastor that will think “outside the box” and allow the Holy Spirit to lead a service. Mostly, I loved the interaction. Everyone brought something to the table. The body was truly functioning as a body. Don’t get me wrong, I don’t want to miss too many of Pastor Steve’s sermons. That is some of the best Bible teaching I have ever had the privilege to sit under. However, I do wish our worship could be more interactive in some way. I am praying that God will lead us to where he wants us to be, and that we’ll have the wisdom to follow when that time comes.

Individually, I think we’d all have to admit that we aren’t the people God wants us to be. I know I’m not. I was thinking about it this morning on my drive to work, and the only reason I could come up with is selfishness. Don’t get me wrong, I have plenty more flaws, but that seems to be the one God wants to work on right now.

So, what’s holding you back? Are you willing to follow Jesus when He shows you the way?

Ancient of Days (see Diane, I listen)

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBcP1ICgUIM]

Friend of God

[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ty0SO7IvtXM]

You are God Alone

Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus

Don’t worry, well practice