One Sunday after our morning rehearsal I was approached by a man who looked in his 40's. I could tell by his dress (and smell!) that he had walked in off the street and was probably looking for some money. Since the service was about to begin, I asked if he would mind staying through the service. After which, I would try and find him some help.
My first impulse was to search out our pastor who was over benevolence. I figured that would be the easiest way of getting him help and relieving me from the responsibility. Of course, I couldn't find the pastor anywhere!
In the end, I think I did the right thing. My dad and I drove him to where he needed to go, stopped and bought him some comfortable shoes, paid his hotel bill, and gave him some money for food.
Experiences like that always stand to remind me that it is impossible to separate worship and missions. I've been a part of some great worship services and had some incredible private worship moments with God. But "when the music fades" that great "top of the mountain" feeling never lasts. It's almost like a fix that wears off only to leave us empty and wanting more. Can you identify?
More to come...
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