and here is why.

Most weeks I come into our worship gathering in the same way you do.  I bring my frustrations, fears, and failures from the week before.  And sometimes all that I am carrying in can make it difficult to focus on God, and not me, and my needs, and the details of the gathering. 

But then…

The band starts leading, and I get to look out from the platform and see you freely worshiping our God.  I get to hear your voices lifted up as one to the same God that I rely on.   You displaying your faith in our God encourages me so much. 

Thanks VINTAGE for letting me worship with you.