Do you have "that thing" that you must do, but dislike doing?

I have a few of those tasks . . . one prominent one is programming moving lights. Yes, it is a school project. I have discovered through my educational adventure what I prefer doing is audio or video. Those are easy for me to understand. In those avenues I feel as though I can be creative and can come out with a good product in the end without much trial-and-error on my part.

Do not get me wrong, I respect people that do lighting, it is not something that I prefer to do. I do realize though in the future I will probably have to sit down and program lights for an event. Maybe it is an experience issue though. Maybe it has not become one of my preferred things to do because I have not learned quick and easy ways to maneuver the systems.

Tonight, I was able to take a few big steps forward in my programming for the project. I now have a good understanding through the functions of the console and the lights are working toward the song that I chose. I am keeping my head up though. I will get through it and when it all comes to an end, I can be proud of the programming that I have done.

-Ken

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A week ago...last night I showed up to serve at church. But...there was a problem. The lighting system had somehow failed.

I sat and watched the service, and I was impressed how the lighting team worked together under pressure to find a solution for the problem...in a little over an hour before the service began! The best part is...a small group of folks stayed all hours through the night to rig lights and trusses for the following Sunday morning services. It is great to see people that are passionate enough to give above and beyond the calls of ministry in order that others can worship the Lord.

Is it an absolute necessity in order to have "lights" in order to worship the Lord? Well...no. It is an amenity that sadly most of us overlook most of the time. But in fact, at this church, the lighting aspect is a large aspect of the service for many reasons. One, broadcast...without lighting, the Message cannot be spread to home and venues of people watching via television or internet broadcast. In addition to that, lighting is also pivotal to the service in order that it sets the mood for the worship environment.

In conclusion, I would like to thank those that served above and beyond in order to allow others to worship last Sunday morning. Your willingness to serve has not gone unnoticed, and you will be rewarded. Thanks again.

-Ken

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