Lent

[dreamflower]

This being the fifth Sunday of the month, the youth were in charge of the service, the theme today being "I was blind but now I see". This was the closing hymn:

During the last verse all the congregation had candles which were lit. It was very moving.

Comments

[ramblin_rosie]

Wow, haven't heard that since *I* was in youth choir. Good song--and reminds me of Kurt Kaiser's "Pass It On."

[dreamflower]

It was a new one to me, played by our church's praise band, with the lyrics up on-screen at the front of the church.

"Pass It On" was one often sung during my college days!

[pippinfan1.livejournal.com]

I love that song! I used to listen to Kathy Triccoli's cover way back when I was stationed in Italy. Got me through some tough times. Thanks for sharing!

[dreamflower]

I'm glad it brought back some nice memories for you, dear!

[marta-bee.livejournal.com]

Always loved that song! Hearing it again was a trip down memory lane.

[dreamflower]

I'm glad! It really is quite inspiring!

[meneleth.livejournal.com]

Youth service on each fifth Sunday? What a brilliant idea! I'm going to share that. Our emphasis for this Lent has been God's Light. I haven't heard this song before so I'm going to listen to it at lunch.

[dreamflower]

Yes; it's been the custom at our church for several years. The youth get to read the liturgy and prayers, plan the music, and also usually have a skit in lieu of a sermon. This week's skit was a dramatization of Jesus healing the man who was blind from birth. Of course, the youth pastor and the pastor help give them advice and direction.

[litlover12.livejournal.com]

I love Chris Rice! :-)

[dreamflower]

I'm so glad!

[meneleth.livejournal.com]

My daughter, Meg, just started at the end of January as the Youth & Young Adult Coordinator of a local church. I told her of your 5th Sunday custom and she loved it. Today she presented the idea to the pastor and he said yes! So starting with the next one, June 29th, the kids will be doing the service. She is so excited about it, and particularly asked me to make sure to thank you for the idea.

[dreamflower]

You are very welcome! I'm glad to have been the means of passing the notion along, although I can't take credit for the idea, which came from a previous pastor and youth pastor.