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quita l — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:09:46 -0000

i was SO incredibly moved during the service. it's still hard for me to put the experience into words, but i will just say that the "individual" communion was absolutely perfect. thank you. thank you so much for such a powerful encounter with God.

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Fred McKinnon — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 09:10:16 -0000

@kim I think you are on to something there ... I hope this will be archived online somewhere .. I'd love to see how Carlos taught them through, and "exhorted"them (to use a churchy word) to step it up to the next level.
For the Kingdom,
Fred McKinnon
www.fredmckinnon.com
www.theworshipcommunity.com

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Julie — Sat, 16 Aug 2008 06:03:12 -0000

Our sweet newborn kept us from attending, but Mike (hubby) was sweet to take care of her so I could watch a lot of it. My favorite part by far was the same as many here - the Spanish rendition of "All Because of Jesus." For YEARS I've been praying and waiting for NPM to embrace our Spanish-speaking brothers and sisters; I'm so glad that time is here! If Mike weren't on staff at BC, we'd be at NP serving during the Spanish service - love it!! Second favorite moment was "Glory to God."

Gloria a Dios!

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erika chapman — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 22:01:59 -0000

Watched from Florence, Sc with the computer hooked up to the tv. My favorite were the last three songs but favorite, favorite was also watching my 2 year old dance and raise his hands to the music. Such a blessed family time. His grandparetns and uncle were onsite with you worshiping. So fun to worship together from afar.

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Emily — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 21:34:03 -0000

I was watching from Colombia. I can't even watch the Olympics online, but I could see Buckhead and I got to worship in English for the first time in a year.

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Jeff — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 19:50:54 -0000

Hey bub,
I guess it was dusty at Buckhead church, too. I had dust in my eyes during most of the songs!

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Kim — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:36:52 -0000

@Fred-

I usually have my hands raised on Sunday mornings but when I look around I notice that not that many others do. I have to remind myself that the praise is unto God and not unto man.

I think what Carlos did last night was great - He invited people to take the next step. I suppose that for some who are not used to a church environment and are not sure of why we raise hands, the whole process might seem strange. Explaining it in that type of environment might help them to be more open during the service on Sundays or in private devotional time.

Just my two cents...

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Fred McKinnon — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:38:52 -0000

@Marcus, @kim, and a few others ...
(los, not trying to hijack the blog here, but I'm truly interested in answering this question, not just for Buckhead but for SSCC) ...

In multiple comments I've seen where people really were engaged at this event in physical responses in worship (ie. hands raised, singing, etc) ... and that on Sunday, it's not that way ...

I'm living out the same thing ... recently wrote a 2-3 day blog series called "I Thought I Was *SUPPOSED* To Sing" ... after my experience "off-platform" on Sunday showed me how few people really get engaged.

I've got a "night of worship" planned for Sunday PM, Sept 7 down here on St. Simons island, and I'm hoping to see the same thing ... but .. I long to see it where we can be this free on Sunday AM's ...

Why aren't we? Anyone got any ideas?
For the Kingdom,
Fred McKinnon
www.fredmckinnon.com
www.theworshipcommunity.com

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Marcus — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:32:57 -0000

No question, the most breath-stealing worship experience I've had on any NPPC property. Our hope is that this becomes common place @ Buckhead Church. Apart from just drowning in the Spirit, it was amazing near the end (no idea what song as the last set was a blur) to look back from the front and see almost every hand raised to the Father. It truly beats the 17 hands I see on Sunday (yes, mine are down too).

As I mentioned to you after the close, the service was a great finish to celebrating our 9th anniversary. We got home and I surprised Tracy with a print called Spirit Revealed. It and came from a collection of art done in response to the Starting Point group study that we had seen in the NPPC hallways. The Spirit was definitely Revealed last night. Check the collection: www.renderedartists.com

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clowe — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:50:44 -0000

I was there. Amazing -- so many people from so many places united in worship...

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Shannon — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:59:10 -0000

I watched as much as I could while rebooking flights for family dealing with the NYC rain delays. I enjoyed counting how many times the one dude said "bars, clubs and venues." It was UH-lot. Otherwise, fabulous!!!

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bub — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:17:30 -0000

I caught the last 40 minutes or so on the net. I'm in San Diego. It was absolutely marvelous. Like most everyone else, I really loved the spanish version of "All Because of Jesus". My wife is Mexican-American and she came over to the computer and listened with me. We both ended up singing along for the rest of the worship service. The REAL awesome moment for me was when the camera panned towards the crowd. WOW! Seeing all those people worshipping and singing was very moving. Unfortunately, I think some dust got into my eye at that point as I felt some drops falling from my eyes. Darn dusty house! Thanks for the live feed, really felt the presence of God in your room and my room.

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Lauren — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:44:59 -0000

I was there and at one point when I looked around me and in front of me from my vantage point in the back and I think nearly every hand was in the air with praise. It felt like a tiny glimpse of heaven.

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Russ — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:32:42 -0000

I left the live feed on as my wife and I went to go run at the track (it hadn't started yet). But when we came home we opened our door to some great music filling our house (kind of spooked us because I forgot I left it on).

When we figured it out, it was a laugh. We watched the rest together and enjoyed the Spanish (All Because of Jesus). We don't speak fluently but my wife is a Speech Language Pathologist and works with a LOT of spanish speaking children, so she is working on her Spanish.

Anyways, great night!

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azuspeak — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:02:01 -0000

I was sick last night so I was able to watch it online. It was awesome! My favorite songs were the whole second set! I've been singing God of this City all night and all morning. I always love Lift High, The Stand, and Jesus Paid It All--we haven't sung that one in awhile.

My favorite parts of the evening were the announcement of the BMP, the prayer, and when the camera panned out to the crowd and I could see people lifting their hands right in front of the stage! I could see people jumping and heard people singing. That was probably the one image I remember most in my head. I wish I could have been there in person.

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CASEY DARNELL — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:51:26 -0000

HERE you go people - SET LIST: (helping you out Carlos…cause my ears are ringing and im wide awake!)

- "Hungry" (Vineyard Music, Katherine Scott - sung by Jordin Watts)
- “Sing to the King” (passion song - sung by Rachel Bos)
- “My Glorious” (Delirious - sung by Carlos Whittaker)
- “Sweetest Mystery” (Eddie Kirkland…sung by eddie)
- “Breathe On Me” (Todd Fields - Sung by Casey Darnell)
- “Behold our God” (Casey Darnell…sung by Casey)
- “Lift High” (Steve Fee, Eddie Kirkland - sung by eddie)
- “To Know Your Name” (Hillsong - sung by Rachel and Casey)

—– Break——

- “God of this city” (Chris Tomlin on passion record - sung by eddie)
- “All Because of Jesus” (Steve Fee - sung by Seth Condrey…in spanish)
- “Glory to God” (Steve Fee - sung by Carlos)
- “the Stand” (Hillsong - sung by Carlos)
- “Jesus Paid it All” - (Passion record - sung by Casey)
- “Halleluiah” (Hillsong - sung by Eddie)

Hope that helps everyone….a lot of things were unplanned and yet we fully planned for the Spirit to lead us and are hopeful that seeds were planted tonight that will result in not just a night of worship but lives of worship….as we live it out….

CASE

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mike brennan — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:24:21 -0000

intended to but hotel had bad internet. streaming kept locking up every 5 seconds. next time.

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Rich Emery — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:19:12 -0000

i had to miss it i was working and did not have any time to watch is there any snippets of it online anywhere?

thanks in advance
Rich

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Kim — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:08:32 -0000

I was there. It was awesome!

I'm used to worshipping like that at my home church in another country, but since I've come to Buckhead I sometimes feel self-conscious when I lift my hands or dance.

Last night there were no holds barred. The Stand and Broken People were my two favorites. The entire place had their hands raised towards heaven to give God glory.
I'm sure God was pleased with our worship.

Also, it was my first time taking communion at Buckhead. I was moved to tears by the presence of the Holy Spirit.

Re: Ragamuffin Soul » Were You There? - Night Of Worship

Fred McKinnon — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:01:18 -0000

Los,
I was leading our rehearsal, so my only interaction was the envy I felt as LeslieBrooke was watching it out in the seats on her MacBook.

Will this be archived somewhere for later viewing? I'd really love the opportunity to see what happened and take part in it "after the fact".

For the Kingdom,
Fred McKinnon
www.fredmckinnon.com
www.theworshipcommunity.com

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Scott Fillmer — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:43:33 -0000

Looking forward to hearing about it, but no, I was not there.

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ruthanne — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:25:34 -0000

i was there - could you possibly post the songs that were sung - some were new to me and would love to have them on my ipod. thanks so much

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erin — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:19:34 -0000

i was there! i am so glad you liked communion joey. that was what we hoped would happen by doing it that way!!

"The service its self was stunning and brilliant on so many levels. Spirit-led communion was a first for me and brought a whole new meaning to it."

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Andy McBeard — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:16:29 -0000

I was there. It was wonderful. Absolutely wonderful. It was just..... wow... You guys have a pretty cool thing going on there...

Keep it up Carlos.

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Marcelo — Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:11:27 -0000

After the first 30 minutes, Night of Worship was AWESOME!!!

FAVORITE PARTS: 1.Communion 2.'All Because of Jesus' in Spanish... Though I speak Portuguese, it totally rocked!!!

WORSE PARTS: Let me know when you will be doing these 'cause I have one.