Category Archives: Bill’s Blog

On our Century Tea Piano Concert

Posted on November 19, 2008 by bornfun

I need to be brief this morning as I intend to finalize my thoughts for my part of the sermon on Sunday. I’ve been studying, discussing, writing and praying about where to lead my church family as we contemplate having “A Thankful Heart” on … Continue reading →

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On being thankful in all circumstances

Posted on November 5, 2008 by bornfun

It’s November and I’m responsible to lead our congregation to worship through the season of Thanksgiving and Christmas. I’m excited about this opportunity. On November 23rd I will partner with a few coworkers to teach our congregation about the worship that is expressed to … Continue reading →

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On Small Group Worship

Posted on October 29, 2008 by bornfun

Next Sunday I have been asked to present to our small group leaders on worshiping in a small group. This is an exciting thing for me to do because I did a study back in September that really convicted me of the importance, … Continue reading →

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Everything Glorious

Posted on October 8, 2008 by bornfun

My friend and fellow worshiper, Tony Wilcox, recently sent me his response from a year ago when he first heard the song ‘Everything Glorious” by David Crowder. I love it when the lyrics and/or music of a song makes a lasting impact on … Continue reading →

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On Loving People

Posted on October 1, 2008 by bornfun

“This is the confidence we have in approaching God: that if we ask anything according to his will, he hears us. And if we know that he hears us — whatever we ask — we know that we have what we asked of him.” (1John 5:14-15, … Continue reading →

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New Music: Pure Desire iMix!

Posted on September 25, 2008 by bornfun

This iMix accompanies our new sermon series (Fall, ’08) called, “Pure Desire – Moral Sanity in a Sex-saturated Culture.” These songs celebrate all that God has made good – the beauty of restoration, healing and transformation that result when our lives are defined … Continue reading →

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A glimpse into the Staff/Elders & Spouses Retreat

Posted on September 24, 2008 by bornfun

I just returned from Trinity’s annual Staff/Elder and Spouse retreat. What goes on at this short retreat is not a secret, and I think that our church family will find it highly encouraging to know what their leadership team did. This is my seventh … Continue reading →

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Worship Ministries Workshop closing Address

Posted on September 17, 2008 by bornfun

Below is a copy of my notes for the closing address I gave at the worship ministries workshop on Saturday, 9.13.08. This was a great day together and something that we will repeat again next year. It was wonderful to see people from … Continue reading →

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Four essential practices of corporate worship

Posted on September 10, 2008 by bornfun

I’m going to take some time this morning to prepare for my charge to my people at the Worship Ministries Workshop this weekend. I’ve been thinking about a lot of things lately and I hope I can focus in on a compelling 15-minute … Continue reading →

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Reflecting on the Summer in the Psalms

Posted on August 20, 2008 by bornfun

Before I dive into what’s next, I want to revel in what God has done and is doing this summer. At the end of June we were leaving the “Mission Possible” series where we took a lengthy look at our mission and … Continue reading →

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