Are You Kidding? Part 4

There are two things that have really been bugging me:

Westboro Protestors

They really need some prayer! I heard today that they are planning to protest at Elizabeth Edward's funeral just because she supported gay marriage. Now, you guys know my opinion on that issue, so I won't go into detail. However, I was outraged when I heard about this group doing such a thing. I absolutely could not believe it! If you've been living under a rock, the Westboro protestors are a group of people (from a "church") who are anti-gay and protested at many funerals, including those of American soldiers. They have plastered signs saying "God Hates the US" and some other more personal ones that will not be said on this blog. Now, they plan on picketing Elizabeth Edward's funeral. Because of groups like this, the Christian faith is suffering. Absolutely despicable!

US Congress/House Dems

I know that I am a democrat, but I have to be upset at my own party right now for rejecting Pres. Obama's tax cut compromise. I'm sick and tired of Congress holding up things that need to get done! That's why the president hasn't been able to get all that he wants accomplished. Oh, and another thing, I don't understand why in the world Americans voted for a president who vowed to change things if they didn't want change in the first place! According to Rasmussen Reports, only 27% of voters approve of the president. It just really ticks me off that voters were so supportive of change but, now that Obama's trying to change things, they shoot down and diapprove of almost any idea he puts out there. Come on people, let's stop the whining and fighting and let's actually do something to make this country great again!

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27 Salvations

I was so busy today putting the finishing touches on our Christmas tree that I didn't even get a chance to check my email until late. Anyway, I got an email from my pastor saying how many people professed their faith for Christ during the Living Christmas Tree. 

Turns out we had 27 people do that and I'm very excited! True, we have a lot of fun presenting the shows, but our main goal every year is to lead people to Christ and deliver the Good News about Him. That's 27 more people who will be in Heaven one day. Awesome!

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Legacy Center Update #4

Sunday, there was an announcement about how much money we have collected for the Legacy Center project so far. On First Fruits Sunday, we collected over $690,000, just on that one day! It gets even better...as of now, the three year committments total to over $2.2 Million! I am so excited about this and knew we could do it through God! I can't wait to see what God has planned in the future for our church and this project!

P.S. Be in prayer as we will be presenting our site plan to the city council sometime early next year. This is another huge point in the project so pray that everything will run smoothly.

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Ending With A Bang

Tonight was the final night of the Living Christmas Tree at Grey Stone. It ended with a bang like always. There were tons of crazy things added to the show, including in my skit. At the start, I acted like I was about to begin reading when I stopped and put on my "reading glasses" which were actually some of those RealD 3D glasses. Next, as the video showed, the sound effects guy "threw up the sash." 

After that, I said tonight "Yea, and it got all over my $3,000 shoes...inported from Portugal." The best was saved for last as instead of calling one of Santa's reindeer Bruce Springsteen, we called him Justin Bieber! Then I yelled "Where?!? Where?!?" (like an excited little girl) and we broke out into "Baby." I tell you, you never know what you're going to get on the last night of the Tree! We always like to be laid back and have some fun and boy did we!

I have to say, out of the five years I've been playing in the Living Christmas Tree, this one was my favorite. I loved every single aspect of the performances and I was especially proud of myself with the skit. I kind of got out of the norm of playing clarinet the entire show and actually being in the Tree. It was awesome!

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Big Night

Tonight was opening night of the 2010 Living Christmas Tree at Grey Stone and it went very well. Lots of times, we consider opening night as our dress rehearsal because there are always some technical gltches and things that we fix for the later shows. Tonight was no exception but, despite this, it was very good. It was a standing room only crowd and I heard nothing but positive comments afterwards. 

My skit brought down da house! It definitely stole the show. The acting by myself and the guy doing the sound effects was great. After, the crowd cheered and some even whistled and all. I went into beast mode on that! The first night is always a little bumpy, but the amazing thing is that by tomorrow night, we'll have evenything together and working right (well usually).

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Unbelievable

Well, the ACC and the media voters have won the Oops Award for this week. I just found out that they've named Virginia Tech QB Tyrod Taylor as ACC and Offensive Player of the Year. Are you kidding me?!?! I couldn't believe this when I saw it. I guess they forgot about a certain QB named RUSSELL WILSON!!!! Ring a bell? Oh I forgot, you apparently have to be in the ACC Championship game to be win. Well State would have been there had they not been cheated the way they were (you know what I'm talking about).

Oh, and Terps coach Ralph Friedgen has been named Coach of the Year. Frank Beamer came in 2nd and NCSU coach Tom O'Brien got 3rd. What?!?! Are you absolutely kidding me? I am so furious right now! True, the Terps did a whole heck of a lot better than last year, but Tom O'Brien did a far better job than any of these coaches. Where's the love people?

P.S. Like I've said before, I will not be watching the ACC Championship game. I think I'd rather be caught at a Britney Spears concert than go to that crap!

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Opening Night

We are now just hours away from opening night of the Living Christmas Tree! I still can't believe that it's here but it is and I'm hyped about it. Some of you may recall that I had a solo on Clarinet in last year's Tree, but this year I have an actual speaking part. I'm pretty excited about the opportunity to do this. We practiced the skit at dress rehearsal Tuesday night and it went well (considering it was our first time practicing it). 

By the way, I didn't even laugh just like my character is supposed to. I was afraid I would because I laugh at things easily, but I had no problem. I guess it's because I've seen the video so much I know what's going to happen. The Tree this year, as I said, is unlike any other I've performed in. At the same time, it delivers a powerful message about family, hope, and the real reason for the season: Jesus Christ. Even though it'll be an event filled with crazy family members, motorcycles, trailers, and haywagons, it is probably the best one I've been apart of.

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